Student Affairs Assessment: Theory to Practice

by Gavin W. Henning, Darby M. Roberts

This second edition of Student Affairs Theory to Practice provides updated content that reflects current student affairs assessment practice and signals the direction in which the field is headed.

Chapters feature foundational concepts of assessment design, outcomes, and data collection methods while also addressing current topics in student affairs assessment such as the prevalence of data analytics through higher education and equity-centered assessment. In addition, this volume further broadens the scope of the assessment process by highlighting the impact of culturally responsive ethics and Indigenous paradigms. Ultimately, this book provides student affairs staff with the grounding they need to integrate assessment into how they design and monitor the programs, services, and activities they create to contribute to students’ development.

A useful reference for implementing assessment of co-curricular programs and services, this book is an excellent guide for student affairs practitioners and experienced assessment professionals to develop their assessment skills and knowledge.

Genres: Education

423 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 15, 2023

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like almost everyone else, this was an assigned reading. I was slightly upset at first that the professor had chosen a student affairs specific book (it was not a student affairs specific class), but I was still able to apply everything in the book to what I do in my current role even though I am not student facing. I do not have much assessment experience, and this book helped me learn all the foundational knowledge I would need to be successful in assessment.

[Stephanie Boedecker · Rating 3 out of 5]

This may be the first academic book read cover to cover. Gotta love grad school

[Carson]

No rating because this is for grad school and work.

[Morgan Williams-Franklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative and easy to read for those beginning their journey in academic assessment.