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Academic Development is critical to the success of many NEIU students. As we embark on refining our programs, strategies, and assessment methods, there are several texts that can provide good background for these efforts. These include:

Banta, T.W., Lund J.P., Black, K.E. & Oblander, F.W. (1996). Assessment in Practice: Putting Principles to Work on College Campuses. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Miller, A.J., Imrie, B.W. & Cox, K. (1998). Student Assessment in Higher Education. London: Kogan Page Limited.

Upcraft, M.L. & Schuh, J.H. (1996). Assessment in Student Affairs: A Guide for Practioners. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

In addition to professional references, the following websites may also be useful.

The University of Albany reports on an outcomes-driven program of academic advisement. Included in this report are discussion of learning outcomes, assessment methods such as surveys and focus groups and other instruments. To access this report go to http://albany.edu/ir/UAlb_24.pdf

The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education publishes the CAS standards on a periodic basis, to learn more about the council and its members click onto http://www.cas.edu/