College & University Departments/Programs & Units
Acknowledging the assessment that happens at the departmental level at colleges and universities, this page will feature resources for assessments at this level.
Architecture
Art
Arts & Humanities
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Communications
Dentistry
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Food Science
Foreign Language
History
Journalism
Law
Library
Mathematics
Museum Studies
Nursing
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Student Affairs
Theatre
Women's Studies
General Resources for all disciplines
AIR: Association for Institutional Reseach
Assessment in the Disciplines
AIR: Association for Institutional Research
Assessment by the disciplinesCarey, S.J. (Ed.). (Winter 2010). Engaging departments: Assessing student learning. Peer Review, 12(1).
Ed.gov: Specialized Accrediting Agencies
Ford, T. (2011). Disciplinary Resource at The College of Wooster
A compiled list of articles, publications, institutional examples/links, and higher education organizations that is organized by disciplines.
Architecture
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
NAAB Conditions and Procedures for Accreditation
Art
National Association of Schools and Art Design (NASAD)
Assessment Standards
Arts & Humanities
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Assessment Standards
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Assessment Standards
Biology
Society of Biology
Degree Accreditation
Presentation: Why National Standards and Accreditation are Needed for Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Biology
Produced by: Chris D'Elia, University of South Florida St. Petersburg & John Moore, Taylor University and President, The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)
Business
AACSB: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Assessment Resource Center
Accreditation StandardsACBSP: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Accreditation and Outcomes Assessment
Chemistry
ACS: American Chemical Society
Division of Chemistry Education, Examinations InstituteACS: American Chemical Society
ACS Guidelines and Evaluation Procedures for Bachelor's Degree Programs
Communications
NCA: National Communication Association
Communication Assessment: Criteria, Competencies, Guidelines, Methods
Dentistry
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Accreditation Standards
Economics
American Economic Association
Economics for College Students: Skills neededMyers, S.C., Nelson, M.A., & Stratton, R.W. (2008, January). Assessing a proficiency based economic program: Weathering the perfect storm while thriving in a new environment. Paper presented at the AEA session on Reach on Undergraduate Economics Courses and Majors, New Orleans, LA. Retrieved from http://www.aeaweb.org/annual_mtg_papers/2008/2008_619.pdf
Education
CAEP: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Everhart, B., & Gerlach, J. (2011). The perception of unit heads toward the role of online assessment products in standards-based alignment within teacher education units. Education, 132, 97-109.
Everhart, B., & Hogarty, K. (2009). Supporting the preparation of beginning teachers with online assessment products. Education, 129, 400-412.
*NCATE: The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
*TEAC: The Teacher Education Accreditation Council
*NCATE and TEAC are merging into a new association, the CAEP. Be sure to check out the website (link above) for updates.
Engineering
ABET: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
Assessment for Quality Assurance (PowerPoint)
Assessment rubrics
Assessment methods: PortfoliosASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers
Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century (2008)IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The IEEE Role in Accreditation
English
ADE: Association of Departments of English
Report and Resources of the ADE Ad Hoc Committee on AssessmentNCTE: National Council of Teachers of English
E Portfolio use in English Departments
Writing Assessment: A Position Statement
NCTE-WPAWhite Paper on Writing Assessment in Colleges and Universities
CCCC: Conference on College Composition and Communication
Position Statements: Digital Learning Assessment (E Portfolios, Principles)
Food Science
Institute of Food Technologists: 2011 Resource Guide for Approval and Re-approval of Undergraduate Food Science Programs
Foreign Language
ACTFL: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
National Standards for Foreign Language Education
Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Executive Summary
Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) ProjectACTFL: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
ACTFL/NCATE Program Standards
History
AHA: American Historical Association
Criteria for Standards in History / Social Studies / Social Sciences
Journalism
ACEJMC: Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Online Information Center on Accreditation
Law
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Accreditation Standards
Library
ACRL: Association of College and Research Libraries
Nitecki, D.A. & Bach, C.N. (2011, March). Assessment and accreditation: Libraries enter stage left. Paper presented at the Association of College and Research Libraries conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Oakleaf, M. (2010). The value of academic libraries: A comprehensive research review and report. Association of College & Research Libraries. Chicago, IL: American Library Association. The report's objective is to provide "academic librarians with a clearer understanding of what research about the performance of academic libraries already exists, where gaps in this research occur, and to identify the most promising best practices and measures correlated to performance."
Mathematics
MAA: The Mathematical Association of America
Supporting Assessment in Undergraduate Mathematics (SAUM)
Museum Studies
AAM: American Association of Museums
AAM Accreditation and Standards
Nursing
AACN: American Association of College of Nursing
The Essentialsof Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (October 2008)
Faculty Toolkit
NONPF: National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
Core competencies for Nurse Practitioners: 2006
Criteria for Evaluation of NP Programs (assessment of program)
Pharmacy
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Standards
Philosophy
APA: The American Philosophical Association
Statements on the Profession, Outcomes Assessment
Physics
APS: American Physical Society
Assessment resources: Surveys, studies, innovative programs, frameworks, and handbooksPhET: PhET Project at University of Colorado
Assessment Resource: Free, online, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena
Political Science
APSA: The American Political Science Association
Assessment in Political Science: Sample reports and articles
Psychology
APA: American Psychological Association
Assessment CyberGuide for learning goals and outcomes (revised Nov 2009)
Religious Studies
AAR: American Academy of Religion
The Religion Major and Liberal Education - A White PaperAssociation for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
Accreditation StandardsAssociation of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, Accreditation Commission
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
Assessment Resources
Sociology
ASA: American Sociological Association
Creating an Effective Assessment Plan for the Sociology Major
Student Affairs
AISO: Assessing and Improving Student Organizations framework
Additional resources from Stylus PublishingCAS: Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
ACPA: College Student Educators International
Commission for Assessment and EvaluationAdditional readings:
Bresciani, M.J., Zelna, C.L., and Anderson, J.A. (2004). Techniques for Assessing Student Learning and Development in Academic and Student Support Services. Washington, DC: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
Schuh, J. H., Upcraft, M.L., and Associates (2001). Assessment Practice in Student Affairs: An Applications Manual. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Theatre
ATHE: Association for Theatre in Higher Education
Outcomes Assessment Guidelines for Theatre Programs
Women's Studies
NWSA: National Women's Studies Association
Levin, A. K. (2007). Questions for a new century: Women's Studies & Integrative Learning
Women's Studies Program Review
Transylvania University, Feb 2006
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