{"product_id":"assessment-essentials-isbn-9781118903322","title":"Assessment Essentials","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive expansion to the essential higher education assessment text\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis second edition of \u003ci\u003eAssessment Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e updates the bestselling first edition, the go-to resource on outcomes assessment in higher education. In this thoroughly revised edition, you will find, in a familiar framework, nearly all new material, examples from more than 100 campuses, and indispensable descriptions of direct and indirect assessment methods that have helped to educate faculty, staff, and students about assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutcomes assessment is of increasing importance in higher education, especially as new technologies and policy proposals spotlight performance-based success measures. Leading authorities Trudy Banta and Catherine Palomba draw on research, standards, and best practices to address the timeless and timeliest issues in higher education accountability. New topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing electronic portfolios in assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRubrics and course-embedded assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessment in student affairs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing institutional effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs always, the step-by-step approach of \u003ci\u003eAssessment Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you through the process of developing an assessment program, from the research and planning phase to implementation and beyond, with more than 100 examples along the way. Assessment data are increasingly being used to guide everything from funding to hiring to curriculum decisions, and all faculty and staff will need to know how to use them effectively. Perfect for anyone new to the assessment process, as well as for the growing number of assessment professionals, this expanded edition of \u003ci\u003eAssessment Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e will be an essential resource on every college campus.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eList of Exhibits and Figures xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJillian Kinzie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Defining Assessment 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Definitions 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePioneering in Assessment 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality Assurance: An International Perspective 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Purposes 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues and Guiding Principles 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. The Essentials of Assessment 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Effective Assessment 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging Stakeholders • Establishing Purpose • Designing a Thoughtful Approach to Assessment Planning • Creating a Written Plan • Timing Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Effective Assessment 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Leadership • Selecting or Designing Data Collection Approaches • Providing Resources • Educating Faculty and Staff • Assessing Resources and Processes as Well as Outcomes • Sharing Findings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving and Sustaining Assessment 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining Credible Evidence • Ensuring the Use of Assessment Findings • Reexamining the Assessment Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Thoughts 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Engaging Faculty and Students in Assessment 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvolving Faculty in Assessment 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFaculty Responsibility • Assessment Resources for Faculty • Faculty Rewards • Maximizing the Role of Faculty and Faculty Acceptance • Some Stumbling Blocks in Understanding Assessment • The Nature of Resistance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvolving Students in Assessment 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Responsibility • Resources for Students • Student Rewards • Maximizing Student Acceptance of Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing with Integrity 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Setting Expectations and Preparing to Select Measures 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntentions for Learning: Goals, Objectives, Outcomes 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Terms • Learning Taxonomies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Statements of Expectations 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatement Content • Curriculum Maps • Using Matrices and Other Tools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Methods and Approaches 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventories of Existing Activities • Developing Criteria for Choosing Methods • An Overview of Methods • Use of Existing Information • Locally Developed versus Commercial Measures • Comparing Potential Methods to Criteria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Instruments 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Uniqueness of Designing Instruments for Assessment • Enlisting Help from Campus Experts • Enhancing Instrument Reliability and Validity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Approaches for Implementation 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Strategies • Identifying Eligible Participants • Sampling and Sample Size\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Everything Together 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Using Direct Measures 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Classroom Assignments for Outcomes Assessment 93 Performance Assessment 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Performance Assessment • Using Performance Measures for Outcomes Assessment • Designing Effective Assignments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubrics 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVALUE Rubrics • Some Rubric Issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAggregating Assessment Results in and across Courses 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Objective Tests for Outcomes Assessment 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and Disadvantages of Objective Tests • Developing Good Tests and Writing Good Items • Implications for Students\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Electronic Portfolios 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing E-Portfolios for Outcomes Assessment • Choices for E-Portfolios • Student Reflection • Scoring • Resources and Training • Feedback • Impact on Students • Using Results • Developing E-Portfolios • Appeal of Portfolios and Some Cautions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Using Indirect Assessment Methods 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Surveys in Assessment 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics for Assessment Surveys • Selecting and Using Various Target Groups • Response Types and Scales • Writing Survey Questions • Questionnaire Administration • National Surveys for Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Focus Groups in Assessment 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics, Target Groups, and Participants • The Moderator’s Role • Developing Questions and Summarizing Results • Other Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Indirect Methods 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviews • Written Materials • Documents and Records\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative versus Quantitative Approaches 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassroom Assessment Techniques 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Assessing Learning in the Major 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapstone Experiences and Courses 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapstone Experiences • Capstone Courses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolios 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiential Education 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternships • Service-Learning • Applied Projects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroup Work and Team-Building Skills 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployer Involvement 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployers as Assessors • Employers as Advisors • Employer Surveys\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntentional Learning 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Assessing Learning in General Education 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature of General Education 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Choices and Issues 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgreeing on Program Purposes and Learning Objectives • Selecting an Assessment Approach for General Education • Generating, Reporting, and Using Results\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Commercial Instruments and the Voluntary System of Accountability 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Specific Aspects of General Education 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Thinking and Problem Solving • Writing • Information Literacy • Oral Communication • Ethical Reasoning • Values and Attitudes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Degree Qualifications Profile 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing General Education Outcomes within the Major 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Assessing Student Learning and Program Effectiveness in Student Affairs 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundations for Assessment in Student Affairs 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMission, Goals, and Objectives 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoals and Objectives • Mapping Outcomes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership and Preparation for Assessment in Student Affairs 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommittees, Offices, and Assessment Teams • Resources and Training\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Frameworks, Models, and Diagrams 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Plans and Methods 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Templates and Guides • Methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting and Sharing Results 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting Templates • Evaluating Reports • Communicating Results\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical Behavior 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Assessment 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewards for Assessment 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Analyzing, Reporting, and Using Assessment Results 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Faculty and Staff Use Their Assessment Results 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging Reflection and Collaboration • Providing Mentors • Sharing Materials • Communicating about How Assessment Results Have Been Used • Linking Assessment Results to Important Processes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Reporting by Departments and Programs 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutcomes • Methods • Findings • Action Plans • Follow-Up • Closing the Loop • Reflections on the Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing Reports 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Data 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Unit Reports 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Process Transparent 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstitutional Assessment Reporting 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheme Reports • Extracts for Colleges and Departments • Oral Reports • Comprehensive Reports • Institutional Data and Dashboards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Assessment Information 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescriptive and Comparative Information • Impact of Various Response Scales on Analysis • Qualitative Analysis • Multivariate Analysis • Data Mining and Learning Analytics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying Results 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Considerations 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Assessing Institutional Effectiveness 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking Assessment and Institutional Planning: An Example 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing to Assess Institutional Effectiveness 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Leaders • Assessment Committees • Leadership in Units • Central Offices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning and Institutional Improvement at IUPUI 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting Center • Office of Institutional Effectiveness • Office of Institutional Research • Office of Program Review • Office of the Economic Model\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministering an Assessment Plan 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Levels • Using Assessment Information • Assessing and Facilitating Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Costs 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking Assessment to Other Valued Processes 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Summing Up 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Time of Transition 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent Practice 265\u003cbr\u003e Purposes • Assessment Approaches • Stakeholder Involvement • Technology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing Challenges 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment’s Effect on Individual Students • Alternative Ways to Credential Students • Sharing Assessment Information and Results • Assessment Costs and Benefits • Finding a Home for Assessment • Creating a Culture of Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Index 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 317\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRUDY W. BANTA\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of higher education and senior advisor to the chancellor for academic planning and evaluation at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She is the founding editor of \u003ci\u003eAssessment Update\u003c\/i\u003e, a bimonthly periodical published by Jossey-Bass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCATHERINE A. PALOMBA\u003c\/b\u003e is director emeritus of assessment and institutional research at Ball State University.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE ESSENTIAL TEXT ON HIGHER EDUCATION ASSESSMENT, REVISED AND UPDATED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this thoroughly revised edition of \u003ci\u003eAssessment Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e, the bestselling text on outcomes assessment in higher education, you will find, in a familiar framework, nearly all new material, examples from more than 100 campuses, and indispensable descriptions of direct and indirect assessment methods that have helped to educate faculty, staff, and students about assessment. Leading authorities Trudy Banta and Catherine Palomba draw on research, standards, and best practices to address the timeliest issues in higher education accountability. This edition includes information on the use of electronic portfolios, rubrics and course-embedded assessment, assessment in student affairs, and how to assess institutional effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It’s hard to improve on a classic, but Banta and Palomba have done so with this updated edition of \u003ci\u003eAssessment Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e, which is replete with examples of what effective assessment work looks like in different types of institutions.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—George D. 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