External Assessment Resources

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Assessment, Evaluation & Research Knowledge Community

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA) Knowledge Communities provide access to information and resources in a particular subject area, connecting members and facilitating the sharing of knowledge.  The NASPA Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Knowledge Community encourages and supports student affairs professionals as they assess learning, evaluate programs, and research theory and practice.

American College Personnel Association Assessment, Skills, and Knowledge Standards

This brochure outlines assessment content standards from the American College Personnel Association’s (ACPA) Commission for Assessment for Student Development.

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education

The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) provides both General Standards and Learning and Developmental Outcomes to guide practitioners in improving programs and services with the goal of enhancing the quality of student learning and development.

National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment

The National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) provides resources and tools to assist with the discovery and adoption of promising practices in the assessment of college student learning outcomes.