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The following bibliography is a representative list of useful books and articles regarding assessment. It is not a complete list and should simply be used as a resource or starting point when seeking information.

Astin, A.W. (1993). Assessment for excellence: The philosophy and practice of assessment and evaluation in higher education. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press.

Banta, T. W., Lund, J. P., Black, K. E., Oblander, F. W. (Eds.) (1996). Assessment in practice: Putting principles to work on college campuses. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Beeler, K. J., & Hunter, D. E. (1991). Puzzles and pieces in Wonderland: The promise and practice of student affairs research. Washington, DC: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

Benedict, L. (1995). Institutional research, assessment, and evaluation: An examination of contemporary practice in student affairs. Paper presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

Berdie, D. R., Anderson, J. F., & Niebuhr, M. A. (1986). Questionnaires: Design and use. Metuchen, NH: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.

Blimling, G. S. (1993). The influence of college residence halls on students. In J. C. Smart (Ed.), Higher education: Handbook of theory and research, Vol. IX. New York: Agathon Press.

Bogdan, R., & Bicklen, S. (1982). Qualitative research in education: An introducation to theory and method. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Churchill, G. A. (1987). Marketing research: Methodological foundations. Chicago: The Dryden Press.

Cole, N. S., & Nitko, A. J. (1981). Measuring program effects. In R. A. Berk (Ed.), Educational evaluation methodology: The state of the art. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Dillman, D. A. (1978). Mail and telephone surveys: The total design method. New York: Wiley.

Fink, A. (1995a). The survey kit series, vol. 1-9. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Fink, A. (1995b). Evaluation for education and psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Fink, A., & Kosecoff, J. (1985). How to conduct surveys: A step by step guide. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications.

Fisher, R., Gaber, R., Roberts, G., & Zeller, W. (1986). Utilizing the ACUHO-I professional standards: A model for organizational review and program evaluation. The Journal of College and University Student Housing, 16(1), 24-27.

Fowler, F. J., Jr. (1984). Survey research methods. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications.

Gordon, S. E., & Wiest, D. C. (1988). Critical steps in developing program evaluation for student services. NASPA Journal, 26(2), 110-117.

Hanson, G. R. (1982). Measuring student development. New directions for student services. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Hanson, G. R. (1989). The assessment of student development outcomes: A review and critique of assessment instruments. Trenton, NJ: New Jersey Department of Higher Education.

Hutchings, P. (1989). Behind outcomes: Contexts and questions for assessment. Paper presented at the American Assocaition of Higher Education Assessment Forum, Atland GA. (Eric Document Reproduction Service No. ED 311 777).

Kuh, G. D. (1990). Assessing student cultures. In W. G. Tierney (Ed.), Assessing academic climates and cultures. New directions for institutional research, no. 68. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Kuh, G. D., Schuh, J. H., Whitt, E. J., & Associates. (1991). Involving colleges: Successful approaches to fostering student learning and development outside the classroom. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Lenning, O. T. (1989). Use of noncognitive measures in assessment. In T. Banta (Ed.) Implementing outcomes assessment: Promise and perils. New directions for institutional research. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Longwood College (1986). Longwood College Involvement Project. Paper collected as part of the American Association for Higher Education Assessment Forum. (Eric Document Reproduction Service No. ED 283 498).

Ludeman, R. B., & Fisher, R. (1989). Breathe life into student life departments with CPR: Comprehensive program review. NASPA Journal, 26(4), 248-255.

Malaney, G. D., & Weitzer, W. H. (1993). Research on students: A framework of methods based on cost and expertise. NASPA Journal, 30(2), 126-137.

Miller, T. K., Tomas, W. L., Looney, S. C., & Yerian, J. (1988). CAS self-assessment guides. Iowa City, IA: Council for the Advancement of Standards for Higher Education.

Palmer, C. J. (1988). The need for assessment and evaluation in residence halls. The Journal of College and University Student Housing, 18(1), 3-7.

Sedlacek, W. E. (1987). Evaluating student support services. In J. F. Wergin and L. A. Braskamp (Eds.), Evaluting administrative services and programs (pp. 49-58). New directions for institutional research, no. 56. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Suskie, L. A. (1992). Questionnaire survey research: What works. Tallahassee, FL: Association for Institutional Research.

Stage, F. K. (1992). Diverse methods for research and assessment of college students. Alexandria, VA: American College Personnel Assocation.

Upcraft, M. L. & Schuh, J. H. (2000). Assessment practice in student affairs: An applications manual. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Upcraft, M. L., & Schuh, J. H. (Eds.) (1996). Assessment in student affairs: A guide for practitioners. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Whitt, E. J. (1996). Assessing student cultures. In M. L. Upcraft and J. H. Schuh (Eds.), Assessment in student affairs: A guide for practitioners. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Yerian, J. M., & Miller, T. K. (1988). Putting the CAS standards to work. Washington, DC: Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education.

 


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