This volume moves through the steps of developing an assessment plan, establishing student learning outcomes in the various areas of curriculum, and measuring these outcomes. For faculty and administrators preparing for accreditation.

Contents: Preface. Part I: Developing the Assessment Plan.W.G. Christ, Introduction--Why Assessment Matters. M.L. James, R.F. Ervin, Developing the Assessment Plan. W.G. Christ, T. Hynes, Mission Statements. Part II: Developing Student Learning Outcomes.J. Henderson, Law and Policy. P.B. Summers, History. B.B. Hines, Diversity. A. Delwiche, B. Gersch, S. Williams-Rautiola, Production and Graphics. M.J. Haefner, Ethics. H. Ruminski, Critical Thinking. R.B. Rubin, A.M. Rubin, Research and Information Gathering. S. Finn, D. Majka, Media Writing. T. Dickson, Reporting and Editing. P. Voakes, Numbers and Statistics. D. Kruckeberg, Public Relations. B.E. Barnes, Advertising. Part III: Measuring Student Learning Outcomes.P. Parsons, Indirect Measures: Institutional Data, Surveys, Interviews, and Advisory Boards. D.A. Grady, Indirect Measures: Internships, Careers, and Competitions. D.E. Tucker, Direct Measures: Examinations. S.O. Irwin, Direct Measures: Embedded "Authentic" Assessment. R. Donald, Direct Measures: Portfolios. R.C. Moore, Direct Measures: The Capstone Course. Part IV: Using Assessment: Case Studies.K.A. Hansen, University of Minnesota. J. Foote, Arizona State University. P. Otto, J.M. Yerian, J.V. Turk, Virginia Commonwealth University. J.H. Keefer, Zayed University. L.F. Rakow, Reflections on the Impact of Assessment on Accreditation: Foxes and Henhouses.