For definitions of assessment terms, please access any of the web sites below:
Northern Illinois University, Assessment Terms Glossary
Association of American Colleges and Universities
(Winter/Spring 2002, "Beyond Confusion: An Assessment Glossary" by Andrea Leskes, vice president for education and quality initiatives, AAC&U)
National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing
AACU General Education, American Association of Colleges and Universities
AACU Greater Expectations Project on Accreditation and Assessment, American Association of Colleges and Universities
AACU Greater Expectations The Commitment to Quality as a Nation Goes to College, American Association of Colleges and Universities
General Education at IUPUI, Indian University-Purdue University Indianapolis