Spring 1998
Vol 6 Issue 2
IN THIS ISSUE...
Technology and Change ... duh!
Some Thoughts on Change from Egypt
Creating Opportunities for Student Success
Playing
Out the Imagination's Wildest Scenarios...
From Computer Bio Simulations...
Community College Assessment Library
SEE ALSO...
The Forum
Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction
Community College Assessment Library
Jackie Moran, MCLI
The Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction (MCLI) has developed a web-based
Assessment Library to assist MCCD faculty and staff who are searching for measurement
tools to assess student learning outcomes. The database currently includes 45 commercially-published
tests. These tests have been culled from hundreds of tests because they met our criteria
which specified that the tests:
- are designed primarily for a post-secondary age group;
- are able to assess outcomes related to general education, developmental education, or certain occupational areas;
- are readily available for purchase from a publisher.
To access the Assessment Library website go to:
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/ae/tools/index.html
The website allows you to search the assessment database by category (e.g., "critical
thinking") or by keyword (e.g., "Adaptive Style Inventory"). It also contains contact
numbers and addresses for requesting test copies. Additionally, most tests in the
database are linked to their test description in the ERIC Assessment and Evaluation
Test Locator website. The descriptions in the ERIC site are more comprehensive and
informative than those in the MCLI database.
If you decide there is a particular test you would like to review, a physical reference
collection of the 45 assessments is housed in the MCLI offices. Tests may be reviewed
at the MCLI by MCCD faculty and staff. However, due to copyright restrictions, the
tests may not be copied nor checked-out of the office. Teams of 10 or fewer are welcome
to visit the MCLI and review the tests. The MCLI is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday during Fall and Spring semesters, and 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday during the summer. Groups may contact Tracy Price at 731.8296
in order to schedule visits in advance to ensure tests are available. If you have
any questions or suggestions regarding the Assessment Library collection, please
contact Jackie Moran at 731.8298.