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Assessment Resources

Professionals in higher education assessment rely on the most up-to-date research in best practices for their work. Many reputable journals host online databases of articles relevant to the shifting needs of assessment professionals. Journal articles, as well as other resources focus on specific topics within the umbrella of higher education assessment, including:

  • Assessment instruments, techniques, and tools

  • Assessment technology and software

  • Models/methods of student affairs assessment

  • Models/methods of curriculum/classroom assessment

  • Models/methods of portfolio assessment

  • Models/methods of major/disciplinary field assessment

  • Research and reports in assessment

  • Assessment best practices

  • Benchmarking

  • Listservs and discussion forums

  • Agencies, associations, organizations, and conferences

Higher education professionals utilize journals, books, and newspapers to track and debate hot topics and trends in the field. Some of the most widely used and accepted resources in higher education assessment include: