Includes index and bibliographical references.

Contents: Basic considerations: An approach to evaluation -- Evaluation as basis of decision making and change -- Starting with objectives -- Assessing affective outcomes -- Accountability and attainment of social goals -- Some technical aspects -- Evaluation of student experience and educational progress: Recruitment, selection, classification, placement -- Learning environment -- Educational processes -- Examinations and evaluation in courses -- Comprehensive examinations -- Grades, credits, and alternatives -- Evaluation of programs and personnel: Curriculum -- Graduate education -- Faculty -- Administration -- Institutional self-study -- State coordination and planning.