Assessment and Accountability Forum Archives
The Phoenix Institute1 published Assessment and Accountability Forum, a quarterly journal dedicated to Innovation and Quality Management in adult-centered and professional higher education from 1991 through 2002. We maintain access to these articles as a public service and because colleges and universities here and abroad are linked to them.
- Volume 1 — 1991
- Volume 2 — 1992
- Volume 3 — 1993
- Volume 4 — 1994
- Volume 5 — 1995
- Volume 6 — 1996
- Volume 7 — 1997
- Volume 8 — 1998
- Volume 9 — 1999
- Volume 10 — 2000
- Volume 11 — 2001
- Volume 12 — 2002
Volume I — 1991
Number 1
- Boschmann, Erwin — Assessment: Progress Report from Indiana
- Murphy, John D. — The Politics of Assessment
- Peterson, Richard E. — Institutional Research Toward Lifelong Learning
- Tucker, Robert W. — Accountability and Assessment
- Tucker, Robert W. — Assessing Affective Learning
Number 2
- Cosgrove, John J. — Linking Outcomes Assessment to Student Goals
- Cunliff, Ed — Lessons from Training and Development
- Murray, Peter J. — Do Administrators Understand Adult Students?
- Sperling, John G. — Laborforce and Education Reform: A Common Goal
- Tucker, Robert W. — Waiting for Outcomes Assessment: A Case for Process Management
- Tucker, Robert W. — The Decline and Probable Fall of Regional Accreditation
Number 3
- McCormick, Donald W. — Issues in Assessing Theory and Practice in Prior Learning: Truth in Transcripts
- Scriven, Michael & Sperling, John — Managing the Poor Performer in Learning Groups
- Shaffer, Peg J. — Responsive Assessment: A Progress Report from Ball State University
- Tucker, Robert W. — Virtual Assessment
- Whitaker, Urban — A Response to McCormick
Number 4
- Beason, Larry — A Descriptive Writing Assessment Approach: The Writing Profile
- Clampitt, Phillip G. — A Progress Report from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- Sewall, Timothy J. & Elbow, Peter — Writing Assessment: Do It Less, Do It Better
- Midgette, Thomas E. — Book Review - Assessment for Excellence: The Philosophy and Practice of Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education
Volume 2 — 1992
Number 1
- Bunda, Mary Anne — Accommodating the Adult Learner in a System Designed for Traditional Students
- Culver, Steven M. — Outcomes Assessment at Radford University
- Cunliff, Ed — Planning and Student Surveys, Firsts in a Long Agenda
- Fox, Pauline — Involving Adult Students in Assessment
- McElhinney, James H. — Clues to Quality in Assessment
- Pittman, Von — Evaluation and Independent Study
- Prus, Joseph & Tebo-Messina, Margaret — Assessment in General Education
- Tucker, Robert W. — Higher Education, Quality Management and Economic Progress
Number 2
- Carnevalle, Anthony P. — Learning: The Critical Technology
- Dagavarian, Debra A. — Assessment of Prior Learning at Thomas Edison State College
- Finley, Diane — Long Distance Assessment
- Kiskis, Michael J. — Bridging Cultures: APL and the Foundation for Corporate/College Partnership
- Long, Huey B. — Holistic Assessment
- Maidment, Fred — Assessment in University-Based Executive Education Programs
- Patterson, Robert A., Schalinske, Richard A. & Smith, Gary L. — Assessing the University Mission
- Tucker, Robert W. — A New Agenda for a New American Student
Number 3
- Balsamo, Peter, Culver, Steven M. & Hicks, Adlyn — Assessment of the Adult Degree Program at Radford
- Carnevale, Anthony P. — Learning: The Critical Technology
- Donlon, Thomas F. — Involving Adult Students in Assessment
- Ellsworth, Jill H. — Assessment of Prior Learning Through Portfolio Development
- Jonas, Peter M. — Assessing Adult Student Opinion
- Lange, Joseph E. — Centralized Assessment
- Tucker, Robert W. — National Certification of Workplace Competence for College Graduates
Number 4
- Faber, Dennis — Responding to Workforce Development Challenges
- La Hay, Lynette — The Adjunct Survey Faculty Selection Process at National-Louis University
- Nemerowicz, Gloria — Education for Leadership and Social Responsibility
- Patterson, Robert A., Schalinske, Richard A. & Smith, Gary L. — A Survey Strategy for Assessing Adult Programs
- Seymour, Danie — Looking Under the Hood of the American Academy
- Strekewald, Thomas C. — For Adults Only: Outcomes Assessment at Thomas Edison State College
- Tucker, Robert W. — Efficient Education and the Working Adult Student: An Open Letter to the President
- Wagschal, Kathleen & Wagschal, Peter H. — An Investigation of Intensive Learning
Volume 3 — 1993
Number 1
- Murphy, John D. — Clearing Paths for Adult-Centered Higher Education
- Spanbauer, Stanley J. — TQM in the Teaching/Learning Process: Part I - The Philosophy
- Sperling, John G. & Tucker, Robert W. — Adult-Centered Universities: Least-Cost Way to a World Class Workforce
- Thor, Linda M. — The Reality of Taking TQM to the Academy: Part I: To Dream the Impossible Dream
Number 2
- Boe, Deanna, Whittaker, Urban — Testing the Validity of CAEL Standard 8: A Preliminary Report
- Gallaro, Denise — Faculty Developed Outcomes Assessment
- Knight, Michael E., Lumsden, Donald L. & Gallaro, Denise — Instruments: Pragmatic Issues of Reliability and Validity
- Spanbauer, Stanley J. — TQM in the Teaching/Learning Process: Part II - Applications at Fox Valley Technical
- Thor, Linda M. — The Reality of Taking TQM to the Academy: Part II: Taking the Next Logical Step
- Tucker, Robert W. — Quality and Productivity in Higher Education: A View from the Year 2020
Number 3
- Clark, Mallory — The Real Test
- Feucht-Haviar, Joyce — Approaches to Assessment for Continuing Education
- Murphy, John D. — Barriers to Innovation on the Pathway to the Twenty-First Century
- Patterson, Robert A. — The Capitol University Adult Assessment Program
- Smith, Gary L., Weaver, Carol L., Schalinske, Richard A., Patterson, Robert A. & Clark, Mallory — Updates
- Tucker, Robert W. — Watchful Waiting: Will There Be a Permanent Educational System for Working Adults?
Volume 4 — 1994
Number 1
- Asnicar, Jan M. & Elaine C. Hollensbe — Assessing and Developing Quality Part-Time Faculty
- Domenico, Norine J. — The Institutional Effectiveness Team
- Gutierrez-Marquez, A. — A First Step: A Longitudinal Analysis of Student Outcomes
- Sewall, Timothy J. — Assessing Student Learning: Success Through Student Involvement
- Stout, Trina — Ball State University's Freshman Survey
- Tucker, Robert W. — Assessing Cognitive Achievement: Whether and How to Test?
- Tucker, Robert W. — Assessment is Dead: Long Live Continuous Improvement
Number 2
- Freidman, Norma — Building a Bridge for Adult Learners
- Rielly, Edward J. & Sparks, Patricia M. — Evaluating Student Assignments
- Romine, Patrick B. — Using the Portfolio in Graduate Counseling Programs
- Sitton, Sarah, Williams, David H. — Tests for Value Added: Multiple Use Tools
- Tucker, Robert W. — Assessing Cognitive Achievement Part II: Constructing the Test
Number 3
- Sperling, John G. — Phoenix Institute on Policy Studies in Higher Education
- Jonas, Peter M., Weimer, Don — Continuous Improvement of a Comprehensive Assessment Program
- Poch, Robert K. — Statewide Higher Education Assessment: A Cooperative Approach
- Braskamp, Larry A. & Ory, John C. — A new Perspective on Faculty Assessment
- Tucker, Robert W. — Are Student Judgements Valid Measures of Program Outcomes?
Number 4
- Elbow, Peter & Yancy, Kathleen Blake — On Holistic Scoring and the Nature of Reading: Composed on E-mail, Part I
- Long, Huey B. — Problems in Assessing Self-Directed Learning
- Boyatzis, Richard E. — Sometimes in the Pursuit of Learning You Have to Stop Teaching
- Tucker, Robert W. — Assessing Cognitive Achievement Part III: Getting Ready for the Field-Test
Volume 5 — 1995
Number 1
- Elbow, Peter, Yancy, Kathleen Blake — On Holistic Scoring and the Nature of Reading: Composed on E-mail, Part II
- Preliminary AAF Assessment Survey Results
- Seymour, Daniel — Measurement and Feedback: The Drivers of Continuous Improvement
- Romer, Roy — Valued Added in Higher Education
- Tucker, Robert W. — Revisiting the Role of Higher Education in Workplace Competence
Number 2
- Murphy, John D. — Virtual Time Computer-Mediated Distance Learning Versus the Carnegie Model
- Cardinal Stritch College — Assessment Committee Report
- Low, Lana — Adult Students: Understanding What They Expect and Value
- Tucker, Robert W. — Assessing the Virtual Classroom: A Progress Report
Number 3
- Hale, Charles D. — Assessing Academic Program Effects
- Schalinske, Richard A., Patterson, Robert A. & Smith, Gary L. — Academic Parity Between Adult and Traditional Programs
- Scriven, Michael — Student Involvement in Assessment
- Tucker, Robert W. — Should Assessments for Adult Students Be the Same as Those for Traditional-aged Students?
Number 4
- Clardy, Donald B. — Are Adult Educators Becoming Merchants of Mediocrity?
- Insko, Lee — The Case Against Different Assessment for Adult and Traditional Students
- Tucker, Robert W. — Adult Higher Education: The Year in Review
- Rinne, Henry Q. — Westark Community College, Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Thompson, Don & Manning, Charles — CD-ROM Student Portfolio Project at Pepperdine University
Volume 6 — 1996
Number 1
- Tucker, Robert W. — Marking a Decade of Higher Education Assessment Myths and Generalizations,
- Goldman, Richard — Nova Southeastern University: Pioneering Efforts in Distance Education
- Evans, Karen, Gordon, Frances, & Wattles-Daniels, Denyce — Nursing Assessment in the Traditional Black College
- Vanetzian, Eleanor — Clinical Educator Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Sullivan, LeRoy L. — Increasing Access to Assessment Data for Decision Makers
- Crispin, John & Striler, Ray — Averett College & the USMC
Number 2
- Tucker, Robert W. — From the Void: An Interview with John Sperling
- Porter, David B. & Sandra M. Eisenhut — The USAF Academy & Outcomes Assessment
- Kauffman, Rick — Assessing the Virtual University
- Finn, Chester E. Jr. & Manno, Bruno V. — Behind the Emerald City's Curtain
- Scriven, Michael — The Treason of the Intellectuals
Number 3
- Tucker, Robert W. — Less Than Critical Thinking, Part I
- March, Peter & Warren, Shawn — Privatising Canadian Universities
- Hicks, Lyle — Assessment at the College of St. Francis
- Finn, Chester E. Jr. & Manno, Bruno V. — Behind the Emerald City's Curtain, Part II
- Thompson, Robert — Evaluating Corporate Education
Number 4
- Tucker, Robert W. — Less Than Critical Thinking, Part II
- Thompson, Robert — New Horizons: An Interview with Robert Waller
- Hanson, Lori — Assessment in a Private Nursing College
- Avella, Jay R. — Managing Non-Traditional Education
Volume 7 — 1997
Number 1
- Auld, Douglas — De-regulation of Higher Education in Canada
- Federal Education Policy - The CCSSO Agenda
- Tucker, Robert W. — Decision Support for Instructional Quality
- Roe, Sue — The Message is Clear . . .We Need to Demonstrate Value
Number 2
- Tucker, Robert W. — The Rhetoric of Quality
- Baldwin, Justin Miles — Funding Higher Education
- McFarland, Ronald D. — Learning Styles Instruments
- AAF Position Statement — Where Is There?
Number 3
- Tucker, Robert W. — The Editor's Page
- Somervill, Christine Z. — Student Assessment and Accreditation
- Maxwell, W. David — Performance Budgeting in South Carolina
- Baldwin, Justin Miles — Performance Budgeting: A Reply
- Maxwell, W. David — Performance Budgeting: A Response
- Moore, Philip S. — Assessing Performance - Based Funding
- Meredith, Vicki, Barney, Douglas K. & French, G. Richard — National Standardized Tests
Number 4
- Tucker, Robert W. — It's All About Leverage
- Russell, Thomas L. — "No Significant Difference"
- Nirenberg, John — Deconstructing Higher Education
- Nobel, David — Education as a Commodity
- AAF Editors — Assessment at Western Governors University
- Nelson, Lynn H. — Distance Education? Distance Learning?
Volume 8 — 1998
Number 1
- Tucker, Robert W. — Satisfying Corporate Stakeholders
- Snow, Tammie L. — Andersen Consulting
- Ashby, Frank — Dale Carnegie & Associates
- Pettingell, Peg, Farrell, Pamela & High, Linda — Decker Communications
- Cassidy, George — Corporate Training Center
Number 2
- Peck, Robert D. — Presidents Speak
- Pilon, Daniel H. — College of St. Scholastica
- Harris, Merle — Charter Oak College
- O'Laughlin, Sr. Jeanne — Barry University
- Campbell, Frank R. — Averett College
- Taylor, Ronald L. — DeVry, Inc.
Number 3
- Tucker, Robert W. — Editorial
- Peck, Robert D. — An Interview With Morris T. Keeton
- Jervis, Jane L. — Assessing Value Added
- Porter, David B. — The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
- Macfarlane, Doug et al. — Satellite Delivery For Nurses
- Peck, Robert D. — Warfare Between Established Education and Dis-established Education
Number 4
- Tucker, Robert W. — Educational Assessment In Washington State
- Taylor, Kathe — Weaving the Intersections
- Moore, Bill — Keeping Assessment Alive
- Bautsch, John E. — How Do Trees Become A Forest?
- Sen, Shusmita & Renner, Sheri — Outcomes Mini-Grants
- Bennett, Candy — Assessment Journey at Clark College
- Schmidt, Roy — Assessment at a Technical College
Volume 9 — 1999
Number 1
- Tucker, Robert W. — Higher Education 2025
- Sperling, John G. — Vision of a Visionary
- Tanner, David E. — To Err is Human
- Erwin, T. Dary — Educating Professionals
- Bankirer, Marcia & Testa, Alec — WGU Update
- Flint, Thomas — PLA Status Report
Number 2
- Lopez, Cecilia — Why We Need to Succeed
- Maki, Peggy L. — Reformulating Commission Expectations
- Weinstein, Minna — Beyond Student Learning
- Wolff, Ralph A. — A Focus on Educational Effectiveness
- Pacheco, A. Darlene — Culture of Evidence
- Rogers, James T. — Assessment: Has it Made a Difference?
Number 3
- Porter, David B. & Kahn, Susan — Reflections on Accreditation, Assessment and Accountability
- Field, Martha K. — Love-Hate Relationship with Distance Learning
- Blocher, J. Michael — Integrating Multiple Distance Learning Delivery Systems
- White, Ken — Online Education—Managing a Rich and Robust Environment
- Porter, David B. — The Integrality of Assessment?
Number 4
- Peck, Robert D. & Jones, Ruth — State Universities and Land Grant Colleges Speak Their Piece
- Glick, Milton D. — The Siren Song of the Marketplace
- Ringel, Robert L. — A Perspective on University-Based Research
- Zingg, Paul J. — Leadership for Learning
- Gaston, Paul L. — Higher Education: Changing Our Fiction
- Triggle, David J. — The Future Ain't What it Used to Be
Volume 10 — 2000
Number 1
- Tucker, Robert W. — Quo Vadis
- Tighe, Thomas J. — Accountability and Excellence
- Anderson, Beverly J. — Workplace Diversity
- Middleton, Charles R. — Inter-institutional Collaboration
- Glick, Milton D. & Jones, Ruth — This Little Piggy Went to Market
Number 2
- Palmer-Noone, Laura — Perceived Barriers to Innovation
- Gillmore, et al. — Assessment in Washington State Universities
- Close, Richard & Humphreys, Rob — View From the Financial Community
- Spangehl, Stephen D. — Aligning Assessment, Academic Quality & Accreditation
Number 3
- Tucker, Robert W. — From Mandarin Class to Market Player
- Slobodzian, Kurt & Ripley, C. — Tuition Reimbursement
- Luan, Jing — Getting a Full Picture in Assessment
- Mullin, Ralph — It's the System
- Ringel, Robert L. — Managing Change in Higher Education
Number 4
- Peck, Robert D. — What's the Beef?
- Skowronski, Deborah — Keeping the Focus
- Mcfarlane, Doug — If the Combat Boot Fits
- Anderson, B. & Popelka, B. — Standards, Metrics & Quality
Volume 11 — 2001
Number 1
- Peck, Robert D. — Does Education Cost Too Much?
- Hunt, Alan, J. — The Deconstruction of Higher Education
- Weinstein, Daniel, A. — Juggling Outcomes Assessment
- Tucker, Robert W. & Lamkin, Randy — Continuing Education's New Frontiers
Number 2
- Tucker, Robert W. — A Record Year
- Clugston, Wayne — Organizational Management
- Jones, Hester B. — Degree Completion Programs
- Coffman, Pauline M. — North Park University
- Jones, Burton R. — Outcome Measures Project
Number 3
- Sperling, John G. — Vision of a Visionary
- Seymour, Daniel — Looking Under the Hood
- Murphy, John D. — Virtual Time
- Baldwin, Justin Miles — Linking Funding to Performance
- Nirenberg, John — Deconstructing Higher Education
- Glick, Milton & Jones, Ruth — This Little Piggy Went to Market
- Spangehl, Stephen D. — Aligning the Three A's
- Palmer-Noone, Laura — Perceived Barriers to Innovation
- Tucker, Robert W. — Mandarin Class to Market Player
- Ringel, Robert L. — Managing Change
Number 4
- Tucker, Robert W. — Comment Analysis and Profiling - Part I
- Ringel, Robert L. — Quality on Campus
- Herr, Lois K. — Survival in the New Marketplace
- Harris, Merle W. — Assessing Online Learning
- Browning, Gary — Project Renewal
Volume 12 — 2002
Number 1
- Tucker, Robert W. — Comment Analysis and Profiling - Part II