Includes bibliographical references and index.

Peggy Maki updates and expands the contents of her acclaimed first edition to reflect changes in assessment practices and developments over the prior seven years, such as the development of technology-enabled assessment methods and the national need for institutions to demonstrate that they are using results to improve student learning. This book is designed to assist colleges and universities build a sustainable commitment to assessing student learning at both the institution and program levels. It provides the tools for collective inquiry among faculty, staff, administrators and students to.