AALHE Vision and Values

Summer 2024

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 values of the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education are based upon the beliefs that our Association should actively improve the ability and opportunity of all individuals and groups to take part in all services and opportunities afforded by the Association and that our Association should promote ethical research and assessment practices that foster equity and inclusion.

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 equity-minded 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 equity-minded assessment.