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:
The Journal of Higher Education
Research in Higher Education