Foundations of Assessment: From Theory to Practice

This book unpacks the philosophies and theories behind assessment and builds upon that foundation with practical, how-to guidance for effective practice. Renowned assessment experts Levy and Jankowski thoughtfully explore assessment across both academic and student affairs, highlighting equitable strategies throughout to demonstrate the transformative potential of assessment to enhance student learning outcomes, support institutional decision-making, and ensure continuous quality improvement in higher education. With insights drawn from extensive research and work with over 300 institutions, this text prepares graduate students and practitioners to make informed choices around assessment.

Joseph (Joe) D. Levy is Associate Vice Provost of Accreditation and Quality Improvement at Excelsior University, USA. He has led academic and student affairs assessment and quality assurance for multiple institutional types. Scholar, author, presenter, and consultant, Joe enjoys leveraging his experience to talk assessment, quality assurance, and institutional betterment.

Natasha A. Jankowski is Executive Director of the Center for Advancing Student Learning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA. She is the former Executive Director of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA). Scholar, author, presenter, and consultant, Natasha examines philosophies, transparency, evidence-based storytelling, and student engagement in assessment.