Assessment in Student Affairs 2nd Edition by John H Schuh, J Patrick Biddix, Laura A Dean, Jillian Kinzie ISBN 1119051169 9781119051169

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Author: John H Schuh, J Patrick Biddix, Laura A Dean, Jillian Kinzie

A practical, comprehensive manual for assessment design and implementation

Assessment in Student Affairs, Second Edition offers a contemporary look at the foundational elements and practical application of assessment in student affairs. Higher education administration is increasingly called upon to demonstrate organizational effectiveness and engage in continuous improvement based on information generated through systematic inquiry. This book provides a thorough primer on all stages of the assessment process. From planning to reporting and beyond, you’ll find valuable assessment strategies to help you produce meaningful information and improve your program. Combining and updating the thoroughness and practicality of Assessment in Student Affairs and Assessment Practice in Student Affairs, this new edition covers design of assessment projects, ethical practice, student learning outcomes, data collection and analysis methods, report writing, and strategies to implement change based on assessment results. Case studies demonstrate real-world application to help you clearly see how these ideas are used effectively every day, and end-of-chapter discussion questions stimulate deeper investigation and further thinking about the ideas discussed. The instructor resources will help you seamlessly integrate this new resource into existing graduate-level courses.

Student affairs administrators understand the importance of assessment, but many can benefit from additional direction when it comes to designing and implementing evaluations that produce truly useful information. This book provides field-tested approaches to assessment, giving you a comprehensive how-to manual for demonstrating–and improving–the work you do every day.

Assessment in Student Affairs 2nd Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Understanding the Contemporary Assessment Environment

Defining Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Reasons for Assessment

Selected Historical Documents Related to Assessment Practice in Student Affairs

Assessment in Contemporary Student Affairs Practice

The Politics of Assessment

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 2: Designing and Planning an Assessment Project

Principles of Good Practice in Assessment

Developing an Assessment Plan

Questions That Guide the Assessment Process

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 3: Framing Assessment with the Highest Ethical Standards

Definition and Use of Ethics in Assessment

A Historical Overview of Research Ethics

What Is Considered Research?

Basic Ethical Principles

Informed Consent

The Project Information Sheet

Risk Considerations

Disseminating the Results

Final Considerations

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 4: Measuring Individual Student Learning and Growth

Shift from Inputs to Outcomes

Developing Intended Learning Outcomes

Measuring Learning Outcomes

Final Considerations

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 5: Program Outcomes and Program Review

Developing and Measuring Program-Level Outcomes

Program Review

Final Considerations

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 6: Facilitating Data Collection and Management

Definition and Use of Data Collection and Data Management

Data Collection

Choosing a Method

Sampling Strategies

Accessing Sources and Using Existing Data

Managing Assessment Data

Working with Corporate Vendors

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 7: Using Qualitative Techniques in Conducting Assessments

Definition and Use of Qualitative Techniques

Selecting Qualitative Techniques: A Forms Approach

Using the Forms Approach

Analyzing Qualitative Data

General Qualitative Data Coding

Other Coding Systems

Interview Data Analysis

Observation Data Analysis

Review Data Analysis

Your Qualitative Skillset

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 8: Using Quantitative Techniques in Conducting Assessments

Definition and Use of Quantitative Techniques

Selecting Quantitative Techniques: A Keywords Approach

Using the Keywords Approach

Analyzing Quantitative Data

Describe Statistics

Differ Statistics

Relate Statistics

Predict Statistics

Your Quantitative Skillset

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 9: Developing and Selecting Instruments

Definition and Use of Instrumentation

Developing Instruments

Guidelines for Developing Instruments

Assuring Quality

Administering the Instrument

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 10: Assessing Student Campus Environments

Conceptualizing and Theorizing Campus Environments

The Purpose of Assessing Campus Environments

Assessing Campus Environments

Closing Thoughts about Assessing Campus Environments

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 11: Assessing Quality through Comparisons

Assessment Is Grounded in Comparison

Approaches to Assessing Quality

Final Considerations

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 12: Getting Assessment Projects Started and Ensuring Sustainability

Starting Assessment Projects

Common Barriers to Understanding Assessment and Strategies for Success

Strategies for Overcoming Common Obstacles

Leadership for Assessment

Starting and Sustaining Assessment Projects

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 13: Reporting Assessment Results and Bringing about Change

First-Year Student Interest Groups at Mid-North College

Reporting and Sharing Assessment Results

Using Results to Take Action to Improve

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 14: Developing a Culture of Assessment

What Is a Culture of Evidence?

Developing a Culture of Assessment in Student Affairs

Strategies to Develop a Culture of Assessment

Discussion Questions

References

Chapter 15: Taking a Look at Assessment in the Future: A Look into Our Crystal Ball

Definition and Purposes of Assessment

Assessment Methods

Reporting Results

Ethical Issues

Accreditation

Culture of Assessment

Discussion Questions

References

Appendix: Designing and Implementing an Assessment Project

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