Assessment in Student Affairs.

Assessment in Student Affairs.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schuh, John H.
Other Authors: Biddix, J. Patrick, Dean, Laura A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Somerset : Wiley, 2016.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Student affairs services > United States > Evaluation > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Education, Higher > United States > Evaluation > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Education, Higher > Evaluation
Student affairs services > Evaluation
United States
Handbooks and manuals
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Table of Contents:
  • Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; General Purpose of the Book; Intended Audiences; How to Use the Book; References; About the Authors; Chapter 1: Understanding the Contemporary Assessment Environment; Defining Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Reasons for Assessment; Selected Historical Documents Related to Assessment Practice in Student Affairs; Assessment in Contemporary Student Affairs Practice; The Politics of Assessment; Discussion Questions; References; Chapter 2: Designing and Planning an Assessment Project; Principles of Good Practice in Assessment.
  • Developing an Assessment PlanQuestions That Guide the Assessment Process; Discussion Questions; References; Chapter 3: Framing Assessment with the Highest Ethical Standards; Definition and Use of Ethics in Assessment; A Historical Overview of Research Ethics; What Is Considered Research?; Basic Ethical Principles; Informed Consent; The Project Information Sheet; Risk Considerations; Disseminating the Results; Final Considerations; Discussion Questions; References; Chapter 4: Measuring Individual Student Learning and Growth; Shift from Inputs to Outcomes; Developing Intended Learning Outcomes.
  • Measuring Learning OutcomesFinal Considerations; Discussion Questions; References; Chapter 5: Program Outcomes and Program Review; Developing and Measuring Program-Level Outcomes; Program Review; Final Considerations; Discussion Questions; References; Chapter 6: Facilitating Data Collection and Management; Definition and Use of Data Collection and Data Management; Data Collection; Choosing a Method; Sampling Strategies; Accessing Sources and Using Existing Data; Managing Assessment Data; Working with Corporate Vendors; Discussion Questions; References.
  • Chapter 7: Using Qualitative Techniques in Conducting AssessmentsDefinition and Use of Qualitative Techniques; Selecting Qualitative Techniques: A Forms Approach; Using the Forms Approach; Analyzing Qualitative Data; General Qualitative Data Coding; Other Coding Systems; Interview Data Analysis; Observation Data Analysis; Review Data Analysis; Your Qualitative Skillset; Discussion Questions; References; Chapter 8: Using Quantitative Techniques in Conducting Assessments; Definition and Use of Quantitative Techniques; Selecting Quantitative Techniques: A Keywords Approach.
  • Using the Keywords ApproachAnalyzing Quantitative Data; Describe Statistics; Differ Statistics; Relate Statistics; Predict Statistics; Your Quantitative Skillset; Discussion Questions; References; Chapter 9: Developing and Selecting Instruments; Definition and Use of Instrumentation; Developing Instruments; Guidelines for Developing Instruments; Assuring Quality; Administering the Instrument; Discussion Questions; References; Chapter 10: Assessing Student Campus Environments; Conceptualizing and Theorizing Campus Environments; The Purpose of Assessing Campus Environments.

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