Other Recommended Resources
9 Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning from the American Association for Higher Education (AAHE). Note: In 2025, the 9 Principles are being reviewed by the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE).
Grand Challenges in Assessment in Higher Education addresses challenges in higher education assessment practices through national collaborations, systematic inquiries and dissemination of evidence-informed practical solutions.
National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment, NILOA's mission is to discover and disseminate ways that academic programs and institutions can productively use assessment data internally to inform and strengthen undergraduate education, and externally to communicate with policy makers, families and other stakeholders.
Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) assessment resources
Texts
- Banta, T. W., & Palomba, C. A. (2014). Assessment essentials: Planning, implementing, and improving assessment in higher education. John Wiley & Sons.
- Barkley, E.F., & Major, C.H. (2016). Learning assessment techniques: A handbook for college faculty. John Wiley & Sons.
- Henning, G.W., et al (2022). Reframing assessment to center equity. Stylus.
- Hundley, S.P., & Kahn, S. (2019). Trends in assessment: Ideas, opportunities, and issues for higher education. Stylus.
- Sousa, J.M., & Rose, T. (2021). Exemplars of assessment in higher education: Diverse approaches to addressing accreditation standards. Stylus.
- Suskie, L. (2018). Assessing student learning: A common sense guide. John Wiley & Sons.
- Walvoord, B.E.F. (2010). Assessment clear and simple: A practical guide for institutions, departments and general education. Jossey-Bass.