Higher Education Outcomes Assessment for the Twenty-first Century

Higher Education Outcomes Assessment for the Twenty-first Century focuses on recent developments in outcomes assessment, especially from the perspectives of the federal government and state governments, as well as foundations concerned about the state of higher education. The authors identify the significant changes that these stakeholders call for—information that academic librarians and anyone following outcomes assessment need to be aware of—and interpret the discussions to identify implications for libraries.

Building upon the foundation of knowledge presented in the previous two Libraries Unlimited Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education titles, this book provides readers with up-to-date coverage of topics such as the emerging metrics used to define student and institutional success; the increased importance of accountability and the need to compare and assess the performance of programs and institutions rather than individual courses; and the shift in prioritizing student outcomes over student learning outcomes. The authors also spotlight the critical need for libraries to fit their role within the national discussion and suggest ways in which library managers and directors can play a role in redirecting the discussion to their benefit.

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Higher Education Outcomes Assessment for the Twenty-first Century

Higher Education Outcomes Assessment for the Twenty-first Century focuses on recent developments in outcomes assessment, especially from the perspectives of the federal government and state governments, as well as foundations concerned about the state of higher education. The authors identify the significant changes that these stakeholders call for—information that academic librarians and anyone following outcomes assessment need to be aware of—and interpret the discussions to identify implications for libraries.

Building upon the foundation of knowledge presented in the previous two Libraries Unlimited Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education titles, this book provides readers with up-to-date coverage of topics such as the emerging metrics used to define student and institutional success; the increased importance of accountability and the need to compare and assess the performance of programs and institutions rather than individual courses; and the shift in prioritizing student outcomes over student learning outcomes. The authors also spotlight the critical need for libraries to fit their role within the national discussion and suggest ways in which library managers and directors can play a role in redirecting the discussion to their benefit.

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Higher Education Outcomes Assessment for the Twenty-first Century focuses on recent developments in outcomes assessment, especially from the perspectives of the federal government and state governments, as well as foundations concerned about the state of higher education. The authors identify the significant changes that these stakeholders call for—information that academic librarians and anyone following outcomes assessment need to be aware of—and interpret the discussions to identify implications for libraries.

Building upon the foundation of knowledge presented in the previous two Libraries Unlimited Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education titles, this book provides readers with up-to-date coverage of topics such as the emerging metrics used to define student and institutional success; the increased importance of accountability and the need to compare and assess the performance of programs and institutions rather than individual courses; and the shift in prioritizing student outcomes over student learning outcomes. The authors also spotlight the critical need for libraries to fit their role within the national discussion and suggest ways in which library managers and directors can play a role in redirecting the discussion to their benefit.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781610692755
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date: 05/09/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 258
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

Peter Hernon, PhD, is professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Simmons College, Boston, MA.

Robert E. Dugan is dean of libraries at University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL.

Candy Schwartz, PhD, is professor at Simmons College, Boston, MA, in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science.

Table of Contents

List of Figures ix

Preface xi

Section I Introduction

1 Outcomes Assessment Today: An Overview Peter Hernon 3

Assessment as a Subset of Evaluation 3

Outcomes Assessment 4

Application of Student Learning Outcomes to Doctoral Studies 7

Areas of Confusion 7

Some Trends 8

Opportunities for Academic Librarians 13

Concluding Thoughts 15

Notes 15

2 Literature on Assessment for Learning Peter Hernon Candy Schwartz 19

Overview 20

Assessment from a Stakeholder Perspective 21

Institutional Websites 24

Journals on Assessment 24

Relevant LIS Research 24

Concluding Thoughts 26

Notes 26

Section II Some Key Stakeholders

3 The U.S. Government Robert E. Dugan 31

Higher Education Issues and the Role of the Federal Government 31

Federal Efforts to Resolve Higher Education Issues 33

Reactions to the Passage and Implementation of the HEOA(2008) 37

Congress and the White House Increase Their Involvement in Late 2011 41

The 2012 State of the Union Speech and the Resulting Policy Shift 42

Preparing for the Renewal of the 2008 HEOA in 2013 49

Concluding Thoughts 52

Notes 53

4 Higher Education Outcomes in the States and Institutions Robert E. Dugan 57

College Completion 60

College Affordability 64

Institutional Productivity 76

Transparency 82

Quality 86

Concluding Thoughts 91

Notes 92

5 Outcomes and the National Party Platforms in the 2012 Presidential Election Robert E. Dugan 101

The Parties' General Perspective on Higher Education 102

The Platforms Offer Different Solutions 103

Concluding Thoughts 106

Notes 106

Section III Selected Issues

6 Institutional Effectiveness Peter Hernon 111

Institutional Effectiveness Plan 112

Effectiveness 113

Economic Efficiency 113

Metrics for Effectiveness and Efficiency in Higher Education 115

Concluding Thoughts 118

Notes 118

Appendix 121

7 Information Literacy as a Student Learning Outcome: Institutional Accreditation Laura Saunders 127

Higher Education: Accreditation, Accountability, and Student Learning Outcomes 127

Information Literacy as a Student Learning Outcome 130

Institutional Responses to Accreditation Standards for Information Literacy 132

General Findings 134

Concluding Thoughts 139

Notes 140

8 Critical Thinking and Information Literacy: Accreditation and Outcomes Assessment Laura Saunders 143

Student Learning Outcomes 144

Information Literacy as a Student Learning Outcome 144

Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, and Information Literacy in Accreditation Self-Studies 147

General Findings 147

Concluding Thoughts 149

Notes 150

9 Library Engagement in Outcomes Assessment Peter Hernon 153

Other Influences Shaping the Understanding of Outcomes Assessment 154

Student Outcomes 155

Assessment Issues for Librarians 155

Reconceptualizing the Different Levels 156

Redirecting Library Involvement in Assessment 159

Concluding Thoughts 160

Notes 161

10 Some Elements of Study Procedures Peter Hernon 163

Assessment 163

Overview of Research Design 164

Overview of Data Quality 164

Operationalizing Research Design and Data Quality 166

Satisfaction 169

Concluding Thoughts 174

Notes 174

11 Evidence Gathering Candy Schwartz 177

Student Outcomes 177

Student Learning Outcomes 179

Learning Analytics 183

Concluding Thoughts 185

Notes 186

Section IV Conclusion

12 Moving Forward Peter Hernon Robert E. Ditgan 191

Graduation Rate 192

A New Perspective 192

Outcome of National Election, 2012 193

Transparency 193

Customer Satisfaction 194

Status Quo 195

Concluding Thoughts 196

Notes 197

Appendix: Higher Education Organizations, Associations, and Centers with Responsibilities, Activities, and/or Research Related to Outcomes 199

Bibliography 227

Index 247

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