Demonstrating Student Success: A Practical Guide to Outcomes-Based Assessment of Learning and Development in Student Affairs

This practical guide to outcomes-based assessment in student affairs is designed to help readers meet the growing demand for accountability, and for demonstrating student learning. The authors offer a framework for implementing the assessment of student learning and development, and pragmatic advice on the strategies most appropriate for the reader's particular circumstances.

A key feature of the book is its use of case studies to demonstrate current best practices in student affairs assessment that illuminate theory, while providing examples of application.

The author explain how to set goals and write outcomes. They describe the range of assessment methods available; discuss criteria for evaluating outcomes-based assessment; and provide steps and questions to consider in designing the reflection and institutional assessment processes. Additionally, they discuss how to utilize and disseminate results effectively. Their expert knowledge, tips, and insights will enable readers to implement outcomes-based assessment in ways that best meet the needs of their own unique campus environments.