Association for the assessment of learning in higher education
| Abbreviation | AALHE |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2009 |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Purpose | Assessment in Higher Education |
| Headquarters | Lexington, KY |
President | Catherine Wehlburg |
Main organ | Board of Trustees |
| Website | www |
The Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE) is professional association for those with a professional interest in the field of assessment in higher education, including practitioners, faculty, and students.[1][2] The AALHE works to promote the use of student learning outcomes assessment in higher education to help institutions improve teaching and learning.[3]
Publications[edit]
The AALHE publishes a quarterly journal, Intersection, which features news within the organization, short articles, and interviews on the practice of assessment in higher education.
History[edit]
According to the website Assessment Commons, the AALHE is a "professional association for higher education assessment practitioners" which "became available to the assessment community in 2010."[4] Members of the organization gain access to "links to other assessment resources and presentations from previous AALHE conferences;" "opportunities for interaction about assessment issues, via topic-specific webinars;" Intersection, the organization's quarterly publication; and information about the organization's events.[5]
The organization was founded by Robert T. Mundhenk, a visiting scholar at the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.[6] The association hosts annual conferences for assessment practitioners. In an interview with the Chronicle for Higher Education, Mundhenk stated that a main focus of the yearly conference is “getting assessment professionals to exchange ideas with one another.” [6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment". www.learningoutcomeassessment.org. Retrieved 2017-03-01.
- ↑ Suskie, Linda. "Why Are We Assessing". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Linda Suskie: Assessment & Accreditation Consultant". Linda Suskie: Assessment & Accreditation Consultant. Retrieved 2017-03-01.
- ↑ "Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE)". Assessment Commons. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ↑ "Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE)". Assessment Commons. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Glenn, David. "Learning-Assessment Specialists to Gather at Group's First Conference". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
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