The University's Assessment Initiative
The Assurance of Learning Initiative (ALI) was launched in summer 2003. Under the guidance of the Assurance of Learning Council (ALC), the general purpose of the initiative is to facilitate, document and report on the assessment of learning outcomes. Assessment practices are conducted in the context of the college's mission and assessment standards set by AACSB and NEASC.
In addition to measurement of knowledge, skills and perspectives, ALI promotes the exploration of interesting questions that advance our understanding of student learning and performance.
ALI was directed by Iris Berdrow, PhD, associate professor of management, from 2003 to 2009. The Assurance of Learning Council has 14 members representing Business, Arts and Sciences, Faculty, Administration, Wilder Teaching Professors, Institutional Research and First-Year Programs.
ALC functions as a resource for faculty and staff interested in learning about effective assessment methods, designing assessment projects, and meeting program review requirements for assessment.
For further information, contact:
James (Jim) Salsbury, MBA
Director of Assurance of Learning
Senior Lecturer, Management
781.891.2693
jsalsbury@bentley.edu
175 Forest Street
Waltham, Massachusetts 02452-4705
