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ACCELERATE – Assessment Principles for Best Practice
November 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET
Speakers:
- Divya Bheda, Director of Educational Assessment, Santa Clara University
- Constance Tucker, Vice Provost, Educational Improvement and Innovation, Oregon Health & Science University
- Daniel J. Kaczmarek, Director, Student Life Assessment and Research, University at Buffalo
Join us as we discuss how these updated principles can help us move assessment forward with intentionality, equity, and impact.
The Principles of Good Practice in Assessment, originally articulated by the American Association for Higher Education (AAHE), have long guided meaningful, equitable, and effective assessment in higher education. Yet, as institutions respond to shifting student needs, rapid technological advancements, and growing calls for accountability and inclusion, these principles require a fresh look.
Enter ACCELERATE: Assessment Principles for Best Practice, a reimagined framework developed by a team of assessment professionals. Together, these principles provide a future-facing foundation to guide our work:
A: Aligned Purposefully
C: Continuously Cultivating
C: Collaborative and Co-Creative
E: Equity and Empowerment-Motivated
L: Learning-Centered
E: Energized by Expertise
R: Responsiveness-Oriented
A: Action-Driven
T: Transparent & Trustworthy
E: Enduring and Evolving
This SAAL + AALHE structured conversation will bring together scholars, practitioners, and leaders in assessment and learning to explore how ACCELERATE is being interpreted, implemented, and innovated across diverse educational contexts.
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