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AALHE Vision, Values, Mission Statement, and Strategic Goals

Vision

AALHE is a community of assessment professionals that aspires to be a leading voice and advocate for championing student learning and success in higher education.


Values

The Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education values:

  1. Advocacy and Quality
    We advocate for effective and positive change by promoting high-quality and student-centered assessment practices.
  2. Belonging
    Through critical reflection, mindfulness, and intention, we foster an environment of belonging.  We honor each person's contributions and strengths and promote belonging through scholarship, engagement, and networking.
  3. Curiosity
    We encourage a spirit of curious and inclusive inquiry about student learning, ourselves, and the field of assessment.
  4. Integrity
    We apply ethical standards and principles consistently and transparently in our work to promote student-centered assessment.

 

Mission Statement

AALHE is the national membership community of assessment professionals who promote, advocate for, inform, and lead ethical and student success-centered assessment practices in higher education. The Association serves as a central assessment resource that empowers our members to cultivate and improve student learning and institutional quality. We do this by facilitating scholarship and professional development, generating knowledge and resources, and providing networking and idea-sharing opportunities. 

 

 

Strategic Goals

I. Cultivate a Community of Assessment Practitioners by providing a quality member experience.
The Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education will support assessment practitioners, cultivate a professional community, and continuously monitor and enhance the value of membership.
  • Objective 1.1: Build pathways of all engagement and growth points through AALHE activities to meet member needs.
  • Objective 1.2: Use and develop membership data to increase engagement and revenue opportunities for the organization.
  • Objective 1.3: Deepen professional relationship opportunities.

II. Lead and Advocate for Assessment
The Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education will lead and advocate for assessment that will have a positive impact on higher education and its stakeholders now and into the future.
  • Objective 2.1: Position AALHE as an organization of visible and engaged assessment professionals, trusted and respected for thought leadership in advancing the field of assessment in learning.

III. Increase and Diversify Revenue
The Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education will diversify revenue streams to mitigate risk and provide resources to support organizational success.
  • Objective 3.1: Increase membership through effective recruitment, retention, and partnership strategies.
  • Objective 3.2: Target membership experience opportunities for revenue generation.
  • Objective 3.3: Explore formal corporate sponsorships.