Our priority of being a model student affairs division based on excellence will serve as our inspiration. Offer a more indepth understanding of sjsu students through data collection focused on student engagement, learning, satisfaction, and climate. We will be full partners in the student learning experience. James madison university student affairs guidebook. Theory to practice is one of a handful of new publications directed specifically at student affairs practitioners and graduate students who seek to study assessment. As the title indicates, this is a comprehensive text that includes topics not always covered in similar texts, including the history of assessment in. The annual northwestern university data book, a summary of official statistical information, is available on their website.
The first section focuses on preparing for the everchanging higher education landscape and situating student affairs in the 21st century. With chapters by student affairs and higher education professionals across a variety of functional areas, this edited collection covers a full range of concepts, student development theory, and programs and services, including. For practitioners at all levels of experience, assessm. She was the assessment editor for about campus from 20062010 and is currently associate editor of assessment update. The division engages in ongoing assessment to examine effectiveness of p. Built from nowclassic documents in student affairs, both graduate students and those coming into student affairs work new to assessment will find this book foundation to their professional practice. Executive leadership team division of student affairs. A guide for practitioners, which are are listed below in order from basic assessment practices to more complex assessment practices. They certainly succeeded in this endeavor by coauthoring a relatively concise, yet still comprehensive, book entitled student affairs assessment. The emphasis on the latter portion of the book s title rings true throughout the text. Office of the provost, northwestern university assessment of student learning.
Gavin henning and darby roberts sought to fill in a gap in the student affairs literature primarily for students seeking a masters degree. Acpa student affairs assessment institute scholarships will be awarded to two individuals who have financial constraints which might prevent their participation in the institute. Student affairs supports student learning, engagement and development at apsu. Assessment in student affairs goodreads share book.
Our learning outcomes assessment team has developed from a desire to advance common student learning outcomes and promote a culture within the division of student affairs that empowers us to utilize centralized assessment and evaluation practices. Four years after their first book, schuh and upcraft 2000. Student affairs assessment leaders saal provides the opportunity for educators that coordinate assessment for divisions of student affairs to discuss issues to improve their work. Popular student affairs books goodreads share book. Emerging trends in student, faculty, and institutional learning stylus, 2001. The last section discusses the foundation for supporting assessment activities. A handy assessment guide for student affairs professionals. 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. This book provides student affairs staff with the grounding they need to integrate assessment into how they design and monitor the programs, services, and this book is intended both as a text for student affairs and higher education masters programs, and as a practical guide for early career staff who have had little formal preparation in assessment. Student affairs assessment assessment university of. Provide guidance and advisory support on assessment of programs and services. Student affairs assessment student affairs university.
Darby m roberts with the recognition of the integral role of student affairs in student education, and with stakeholders requiring increasing accountability at a time of tight resources, it has become imperative. Eric ed593398 student affairs assessment, evaluation, and. The second section explores the paradigm shift needed to bring traditional student affairs work to the online environment. Through quality assessment services, student life studies gathers and interprets data about the student experience, departmental effectiveness, and the divisions contributions to university priorities, supporting. It always has been a method i have used to discuss assessment to a diverse group of student affairs professionals.
The health and safety of the gw community is a top priority for the university. We are the division of student affairs, and we invite you to be a part of our heritage. A unique book is a valuable tool for all student affairs educators, student affairs assessment, evaluation, and research opens with an exploration of the history of assessment in higher education, in general, and then student affairs more specifically. Student affairs assessment, evaluation, and research. Turpin director of student services kilgore college in this update of upcrafts and schuhs 1996 assessment in student affairs, john schuh collaborates with faculty and staff at iowa state university to compile a how to volume on conducting assessment within student affairs. Our members lead assessment in divisions of student affairs at a variety of institutions across the u. This book provides a thorough primer on all stages of the assessment process. And it for practitioners at all levels of experience, assessment in student affairs provides a singlevolume, practical resource on using assessment to develop and improve all. This is the generation that thinks of itself as global citizens but knows little about the world and acts locally. We, along with the offices of the cas dean, advising, student affairs, and the college core, are located on the 9th floor of the silver building. It also provides links and other resources to help you design assessment projects for your program or department. Research informed but practical, the book is organized in three sections. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Our daily contact with students provides the primary basis for assessment of these learning and development imperatives. The mission of the ut martin division of student affairs is to educate students, engage the community, and enrich the utm experience. Top 5 student affairs books to add to your student affairs reading list 1. For practitioners at all levels of experience, assessment in student affairs provides a singlevolume, practical resource on using assessment to develop and improve all facets of student affairs. It includes detailed guidance for student affairs staff on how to assess student needs. In 1998, john cowan wrote that assessment is the engine which drives student learning.
This book provides student affairs staff with the grounding they need to integrate assessment into how they design and monitor the programs, services, and activities they create to contribute to students development. The role of student affairs in student learning assessment assessment in student affairs has been around for nearly as long as student affairs has played a formal role in student learning. The traditional boundaries of the higher education and student affairs field are rapidly expanding with international trends and developments. Annually, the division of student affairs will share progress related to our. As the title indicates, this is a comprehensive text that includes topics not always covered in similar texts, including the history of assessment in student affairs, the importance of epistemology or ways of knowing when it comes to thinking about assessment. The student affairs assessment committee is charged with the following tasks. This book is intended both as a text for student affairs and higher education masters programs. The division of student affairs makes sure that these traditions stay strong and that each student feels safe and supported in exploring new challenges. Assessment conference student affairs university of.
It includes detailed guidance for student affairs staff on how to assess student needs, student satisfaction, campus environments, campus cultures, and student outcomes. The office of student affairs assessment strives to develop a culture wherein the learning, academic success, and personal growth and development of the student are enhanced through constructive examination of the programs developed by various student affairs offices. Accountability movement in higher education national accreditation more focused on student learning student affairs focus on student learning student learning imperative, learning reconsidered, etc. This book has been beneficial for leadership and inspiring change. The idea for this book came out of discussions with colleagues about the need for a textbook specifically focused on student affairs assessment to be used in.
Mar 02, 2017 gavin henning and darby roberts sought to fill in a gap in the student affairs literature primarily for students seeking a masters degree. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read student affairs assessment. To learn more about the units and their offerings, use the menu links to the right under related information. Schuhs new text on assessment in student affairs is an excellent read for student affairs administrators, student affairs researchers, and others who work with assessment in this branch of higher education. Division for student affairs the george washington university. The office also administers the firstyear seminar program, foreign language exams, professional development opportunities, and the cas bulletin process. May 31, 2016 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. Using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, student affairs assessment projects are designed to. Using simon sineks golden circle to articulate assessment. This book provides student affairs staff with the grounding they need to integrate assessment into how they design and monitor the programs, services, and activities they create to contribute to students. At rollins, we are deeply committed to student learning and assessment. Higher education administration is increasingly called upon to demonstrate organizational effectiveness and engage in continuous improvement based on information generated through systematic inquiry.
Annually, the division of student affairs will share progress related to our strategic plan as well as communicate changes and rationale based on assessment responses. The saal blog is an engaging digital space that provides sustained dialogue towards advancing student affairs assessment and saals values of curiosity, equity, justice, and intentionality. Division of student affairs mission and strategic goals. This book provides the reader with a unique approach to learning and understanding aer. Dec 28, 2017 in this book, he basically talks about how leadership is inspired by understanding their purpose why, processes how, and results what. It is the most diverse generation in collegiate history with the strongest relationships between races but they have limited interest in talking about race or reaching across political or generational divides. Student affairs assessment student affairs ashland. The office of the provost is leading a universitywide initiative to facilitate assessment of student learning outcomes. Baseline is a private consulting firm that provides assessment advice and tools to student affairs staff. A guidebook for graduate students and new professionals. Share your assessment projects and findings with our community, and see what others have accomplished in their areas. Higher education administration is increasingly called upon to demonstrate organizational effectiveness and engage in continuous improvement based on. We all share a common framework for a comprehensive campuswide assessment of student learning, development and satisfaction. I am pleased to present the student affairs assessment briefing book for 20092010.
Division of student affairs assessment team guidelines for. With chapters by student affairs and higher education professionals. Schuh and upcraft 1996 identified several types of assessment in their book, student affairs assessment. This book provides student affairs staff with the grounding they need to integrate assessment into how they design and monitor the programs, services, and activities they create to. Darby has contributed to the scholarship in student affairs assessment. Theory to practice, provides an indepth look at the assessment. Student affairs assessment office of student affairs. Student affairs development board for faqs and more information on auburn and covid19, go to aub. The text opens with an exploration of the history of assessment in higher education, in general, and then student affairs more specifically. Tough times call for good measures professionals and programs learn and grow. Student affairs assessment division of student affairs.
News and tips from baseline staff and guest bloggers. Challenges and opportunities arthur sandeen and margaret barr pose nine important questions that all student affairs professionals should ask themselves regarding their programs and institutions. The office of assessment in student affairs provides leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive assessment program to enhance student learning and continuously improve division of student affairs programs and services to students. Gavin henning and darby roberts new book, student affairs assessment. It is the most diverse generation in collegiate history with the strongest relationships between races but they have limited interest in talking about race. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. As director of student affairs research and assessment, dayna provides leadership, consultation, and support to departments within student affairs regarding individual research and assessment initiatives and serves as the central point of contact between the division of student affairs and the office of institutional research and academic planning. The text opens with an exploration of the history of assessment in higher education. Assessment in student affairs, second edition offers a contemporary look at the foundational elements and practical application of assessment in student affairs.
The data collected in student affairs through assessment can take multiple forms both qualitatively and quantitatively though tracking use, understanding the needs of students, measuring satisfaction, exploring impact, and measuring student learning, to name a few. The office of student affairs is dedicated to supporting a culture of evidencebased decision making at uaa and provides consultative support for student affairs assessment projects and data needs. Susan earned her bachelors degree from smith college and her masters and doctoral degrees from the. As part of our ongoing assessment and evaluation efforts, the departments in student affairs participated in a two year process of developing a framework for measuring student learning in the cocurriculum at cal state fullerton. The vision of the journal of student affairs research and practice is to publish the most rigorous and. The role of student affairs in student learning assessment. This unique book is a valuable tool for all student affairs educators. John h schuh amid ongoing financial belttightening and pressures to prove their effectiveness in measurable terms, student services professionals have turned to assessment as a. Quite simply, our philosophy towards assessment is that it is a vital part of the decision. As our assessment efforts are tied to the university mission and vision, assessment practice in both student affairs and academic affairs speak to fulfilling this vision. Komives, professor emerita, student affairs graduate program, university of maryland and past president of both acpa and cas 20151101. Assessment in student affairs gives you the knowledge base and skill set you. Jeanne horst authored the opening chapter of student affairs assessment, evaluation, and research.
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