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.
Business
Chemistry
Communications
Economics
Engineering
English
Foreign Language
History
Mathematics
Nursing
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).
Business
AACSB: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Assessment Resource Center
Accreditation StandardsACBSP: Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
Accreditation and Outcomes Assessment
Chemistry
ACS: American Chemical Society
Division of Chemistry Education, Examinations Institute
Communications
NCA: National Communication Association
Communication Assessment: Criteria, Competencies, Guidelines, Methods
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
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
NCTE: 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)
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) Project
History
AHA: American Historical Association
Criteria for Standards in History / Social Studies / Social Sciences
Mathematics
MAA: The Mathematical Association of America
Supporting Assessment in Undergraduate Mathematics (SAUM)
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)
Philosophy
APA: The American Philosophical Association
Statements on the Profession, Outcomes Assessment
APS: American Physical Society
Assessment resources: Surveys, studies, innovative programs, frameworks, and handbooks
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 Paper
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
Women's Studies Program Review
Transylvania University, Feb 2006
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