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\u003cb\u003eA practical, comprehensive manual for assessment design and implementation\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssessment in Student Affairs, Second Edition\u003c/i\u003e offers a contemporary look at the foundational elements and practical application of assessment in student affairs. Higher education administration is increasingly called upon to demonstrate organizational effectiveness and engage in continuous improvement based on information generated through systematic inquiry. This book provides a thorough primer on all stages of the assessment process. From planning to reporting and beyond, you'll find valuable assessment strategies to help you produce meaningful information and improve your program. Combining and updating the thoroughness and practicality of \u003ci\u003eAssessment in Student Affairs\u003c/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAssessment Practice in Student Affairs,\u003c/i\u003e 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 results. Case studies demonstrate real-world application to help you clearly see how these ideas are used effectively every day, and end-of-chapter discussion questions stimulate deeper investigation and further thinking about the ideas discussed. The instructor resources will help you seamlessly integrate this new resource into existing graduate-level courses.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent affairs administrators understand the importance of assessment, but many can benefit from additional direction when it comes to designing and implementing evaluations that produce truly useful information. This book provides field-tested approaches to assessment, giving you a comprehensive how-to manual for demonstrating--and improving--the work you do every day.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your own assessment to demonstrate organizational effectiveness\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilize quantitative and qualitative techniques and data\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify metrics and methods for measuring student learning\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport and implement assessment findings effectively\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability and effectiveness are the hallmarks of higher education administration today, and they are becoming the metrics by which programs and services are evaluated. Strong assessment skills have never been more important. \u003ci\u003eAssessment in Student Affairs\u003c/i\u003e gives you the knowledge base and skill set you need to shine a spotlight on what you and your organization are able to achieve.\u003c/p\u003e |