Using Assessment in Higher Education to Improve Success for Minority Students.

Kameen, Marilyn C.; Justiz, Manuel J.

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ERIC Number: EJ423833

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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Using Assessment in Higher Education to Improve Success for Minority Students.

Kameen, Marilyn C.; Justiz, Manuel J.

Peabody Journal of Education, v66 n1 p46-57 Fall 1988

Reviews the current status of assessment programs in higher education, arguing that comprehensive assessment programs will increase the likelihood that minority college students will persist and graduate. Components and design of comprehensive assessment programs created for this purpose are described. Three recommendations for culturally sensitive assessment are presented. (SM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Students, Cultural Influences, Evaluation Methods, Excellence in Education, Higher Education, Measures (Individuals), Minority Groups, Program Design, Student Characteristics, Success

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Published 1990.