Assessment resources and links

Assessment in relation to accreditation

Quick takes: Advice and inspiration

Online resources

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Assessment in other liberal arts institutions

AAC&U Essential Learning Outcomes rubrics (direct)
A collection of rubrics developed by national faculty teams for assessing the fourteen essential learning outcomes for liberal education identified by AAC&U, such as critical thinking, oral communication, quantitative literacy, and ethical reasoning

Rubrics developed at St. Olaf and other institutions (direct)
Examples of rubrics developed by St. Olaf faculty assessing a variety of intended learning outcomes, such as critical thinking and global perspective

Intended Learning Outcomes questionnaires (primarily indirect, but may be direct as well)
Templates and suggestions for designing questionnaires that elicit evidence of student learning in majors, concentrations, and general education courses.

Classroom assessment techniques (direct)
Suggestions for periodic classroom activities and assignments designed to elicit specific evidence of student learning that instructors can use to track and improve teaching and learning.