Assessment for Excellence

Booknews

Astin, of the Higher Education Research Institute of UCLA, presents an extensive explanation of his talent development and I-E-O models and their implications for higher education policy in light of new state and federal mandates linking accreditation to assessment programs. Special emphasis is given to the question of how assessment can be used to enlighten professors and administrators about educational practices and policies that enhance the learning process. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)