HIED 06602Higher Education Research and Assessment

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The ability to recognize, evaluate, utilize and carry out research in diverse settings and with diverse populations is essential for successful student affairs educators and higher education administrators. With increasing accountability, it is incumbent on educators to find ways of better informing their practice through various assessment methods. Understanding and learning how to conduct assessment, research, and program evaluations provide an invaluable means of accomplishing this goal. The course emphasizes educational research and assessment in higher education settings.