Student affairs assessment: Historically Black College and University perspective

Abstract

AbstractIn this article, we discuss student affairs assessment from an institutional context of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). First, we provide a brief history of HBCUs and their significance in higher education, dating back to 1837, when the first HBCU was founded. Next, we discuss a case study that explored a culture of assessment in student affairs at a public HBCU. Lastly, we briefly discuss a proposed framework for creating a culture of assessment in student affairs, specifically at HBCUs and note current efforts to assess student learning and engagement in student affairs at these institutions.