To gauge the attainment of the University of Nevada, Reno's first Core Theme (Learning) and to measure the efficacy of educational programming across the disciplines, we rely on assessment. Assessment ...

In 2007 the faculty at my institution, Miami Dade College, joined the student body in signing a covenant “to build a foundation for the success of future students.” The event capped a two-year effort ...

Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) are simple, low-pressure ways to check how well students are understanding the material. These methods are efficient, student-centered strategies that provide ...

The ACS Assessment Tool for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs is a resource to help your institution evaluate the strengths and opportunities for growth in: Chemistry transfer programs ...

The previous chapter identifies eight competencies that the available research suggests are related to undergraduate persistence and success: (1) behaviors related to conscientiousness; (2) sense of ...