Additional Assessment Resources
Not enough in the basic handbook? Check out these resources to learn about special topics in assessment or take a deep dive into the field of assessment. As always, if you want to discuss your own program assessment process and get feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us at assessment@psu.edu or your Assessment Liaison.
Special Topics
Professional Organizations
- American Evaluation Association
- Association for Institutional Research (AIR) – Penn State faculty and staff can take advantage of Penn State’s institutional membership.
- Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE) – Penn State faculty and staff can take advantage of Penn State’s institutional membership. Email assessment@psu.edu for more information.
- National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA)
- New England Educational Assessment Network (NEean)
Recommended Publications
- Banta, T.W. & Palomba, C. A. (2014). Assessment Essentials: Planning, Implementing, and Improving Assessment in Higher Education, 2nd Edition. Jossey-Bass.
- Fink, L. D. (2013). Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses. Jossey-Bass.
- Gronlund, N.E. & Brookhart, S. (2009). Gronlund’s writing instructional objectives, 8th Edition. New York, New York: Pearson
- Henning, G. W., Baker, G. R., Jankowski, N. A., Lundquist, A. E., & Montenegro, E. (2022). Reframing Assessment to Center Equity: Theories, models, and practices. Stylus.
- Maki, P. L. (2010). Assessing for Learning: Building a Sustainable Commitment Across the Institution, 2nd Edition. Stylus.
- Massa, L.J. & Kasimatis, M. (2017). Meaningful and Manageable Program Assessment: A How-To Guide for Higher Education Faculty. Stylus.
- Moore, B. D. (2020, February). Designing & aligning learning outcome assessments for academic programs: Proficiencies that students are expected to demonstrate, Learning institutions are expected to authenticate. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA).
- Suskie, L. (2018). Assessing student learning: A commonsense guide, 3rd Edition. Jossey-Bass
- Walvoord, B.E. (2004). Assessment clear and simple: A practical guide for institutions, departments, and general education, 2nd Edition. Jossey-Bass
- Walvoord, B.E. & Anderson, V.J. (1998). Effective grading: A tool for learning and assessment in college. Jossey-Bass
- Wiggins, G. & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design, 2nd Edition. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.