Higher Education Outcomes Assessment for the Twenty-First Century (Paperback)

This book discusses recent trends in outcomes assessment, examines how state governments are reshaping the national discussion with higher education, and explains how libraries must respond to these changes. 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. Provides current, informed coverage of outcomes assessment in higher education, the shift away from student retention, and the role of the library in these new directions Includes an appendix that supplies the most complete list of higher education stakeholders and individuals with whom library directors need to interact

General

Imprint:	Libraries Unlimited
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2013
First published:	May 2013
Editors:	Peter Hernon • Robert E Dugan • Candy Schwartz
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	258
ISBN-13:	978-1-61069-274-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General
LSN:	1-61069-274-8
Barcode:	9781610692748

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