Assessment Resources

Assessment Manual

• Background
• FAQ
• Developing an Assessment Plan
  
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Criteria for Success
  • Curriculum Map
  • Data Collection & Analysis
• Multi-Year Assessment Plan
• Glossary
• Appendices

Books Available

We have a selection of books on assessment covering a wide area of academics. Let us know if you would like to borrow one.
*Starred books are also available in the Center for Teaching and Learning

Allen, Mary J. (2004). Assessing Academic Programs in Higher Education . Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing Company.

*Allen, Mary J. (2006). Assessing General Education Programs. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Angelo, Thomas A. & Cross, K. Patricia (1993). Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

*Bresciani, Marilee J. (2006). Outcomes-Based Academic and Co-Curricular Program Review: A Compilation of Institutional Good Practices. Sterling, Virgina: Stylus Publishing.

Driscoll, Amy & Wood, Swarup (2007). Developing Outcomes-based Assessment for Learner-centered Education: A Faculty Introduction. Sterling, Virgina: Stylus Publishing.

Grunert O'Brien, Judith, Millis, Barbara J & Cohen, Margaret W. (2008). The Course Syllabus: A Learning-centered Approach (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Stevens, Dannelle D. & Levi, Antonia, J. (2005). Introduction to Rubrics: An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback and Promote Student Learning. Sterling, Virgina: Stylus Publishing

*Walvoord, Barbara E. (2004). Assessment Clear and Simple: A Practical Guide for Institutions, Departments, and General Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Additional titles availble. Yet to posted.

Rubrics Available

The following is a short sampling of the 100+ rubrics we have available for your reference.

Course Development Rubrics

• Rubric for a Student-centered Syllabus

WASC Rubrics

• Program Review Rubric
• Portfolio Rubric
• Capstone Rubric
• General Education Assessment Rubric
• Program Learning Outcomes Rubric

AAC&U Rubrics

• Civic Knowledge and Engagement Rubric
• Creative Thinking Rubric
• Critical Thinking Rubric
• Ethical Reasoning Rubric
• Information Literacy Rubric
• Inquiry and Analysis Rubric
• Integrative Learning Rubric
• Intercultural Knowledge and Competence Rubric
• Lifelong Learning Rubric
• Oral Communication Rubric
• Problem Solving Rubric
• Quantitative Literacy Rubric
• Reading Rubric
• Teamwork Rubric
• Written Communication Rubric