Megan Moore Gardner is Associate Professor, Higher Education Administration, University of Akron.

Marilee J. Bresciani Ludvik is Professor for Postsecondary Education and Co-Director of the Center for Educational Leadership, Innovation, and Policy, San Diego State University. She was formerly Assistant Vice President for Institutional Assessment at Texas A&M University. She has conducted outcomes assessment for programs and courses and is frequently invited to present assessment workshops nationally and internationally.

Acknowledgements Preface Part 1. The Evolution and Significance of Outcomes-Based Assessment 1. History and Development of Outcomes-Based Assessment 2. Definition and Rationale for Outcomes-Based Assessment Part 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 Part 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. Suggested Resources References Index

This practical guide to outcomes-based assessment in student affairs is designed to help readers meet the growing demand for accountability and for demonstrating student learning.