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Assessment Resources: Professional Organizations

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Professional Organizations

Association of American Colleges and Universities
Essential Learning Outcomes
http://www.aacu.org/leap/vision.cfm

Describes a set of “Principles of Excellence” for undergraduate education. (2002)

VALUE Initiative
http://www.aacu.org/value/rubrics/index_p.cfm?CFID=32564020&CFTOKEN=83508760

Set of rubrics to evaluate the Essential Learning Outcomes, based on 18 months of research of collegiate, institutional-level rubrics.


American Philosophical Association
Outcomes Assessment
http://www.apaonline.org/governance/statements/index.aspx

This professional association for the discipline of philosophy has a statement on outcome assessments with examples under "Issues." (2008)


Collegiate Learning Assessment
Student Assessment
http://www.collegiatelearningassessment.org/

Aimed at colleges and universities, this website provides resources and services related to student assessment.


National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Student Assessment
http://www.naicu.edu/special_initiatives/accountability/Student_Assessment/

Aimed at private colleges and universities, with links to articles/resources on the topic of student assessment, including a glossary of terms.


Teagle Foundation
Learning Outcomes
http://www.teagle.org/

A grant making institution, with resources for evaluation/assessment of student learning outcomes.


Wabash Center for the Study of the Liberal Arts
Student Assessment
http://www.liberalarts.wabash.edu/

A think tank, consulting group, and recipient of Teagle Foundation funds that focuses on student assessment, and provides student assessment support services.