Making Higher Education Assessment Visible and Actionable Data-Driven Strategies for Institutional Improvement

Sparked by a whiteboard note that launched a nationwide community of practice, this book captures insights from more than 500 scholars and practitioners reimagining how institutions use evidence to drive meaningful change.

Moving beyond compliance, Making Higher Education Assessment Visible and Actionable tackles three urgent imperatives: using assessment to improve teaching, translating findings into practical insights that fuel innovation, and advancing equity through data-informed practice. Through field-tested strategies and compelling examples from diverse contexts, contributors show how assessment can evolve from routine reporting into a dynamic force for educational excellence. Whether you're a faculty member refreshing classroom practice, an institutional researcher crafting data stories, or an academic leader navigating strategic decisions, this essential guide offers practical frameworks for turning information into understanding and understanding into meaningful improvements in teaching, learning, and institutional effectiveness.