Demonstrating Student Success: A Practical Guide to Outcomes-Based Assessment of Learning and Development in Student Affairs

Preface SECTION 1: THE EVOLUTION AND SIGNIFICANCE OF OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT 1) History and Development of Outcomes-Based Assessment 2) Definition and Rationale for Outcomes-Based Assessmentt SECTION 2: EFFECTIVE OUTCOMES BASED ASSESSMENT 3) Components of an Effective Outcomes-Based Assessment Plan and Report 4) Assessment Methods 5) Utilization and Dissemination of Results 6) Implementation 7) Criteria for Evaluating Effective Outcomes-Based Assessment Practice SECTION 3: BARRIERS, RESOURCES, AND FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS 8) Barriers to Effective Assessment 9) Collaboration 10) Funding and Other Resources 11) Resources and Recommendations for Future Practice Appendix A: Resources Appendix B: References.