Global Perspectives on Measuring Quality
Global Perspectives on Measuring Quality
Council of Graduate Schools
January 1, 2011

The 2010 Strategic Leaders Global Summit was held in Brisbane, Australia, and addressed the challenging topic of measuring quality in graduate education. Representing the contributions of graduate education leaders in 17 countries, these proceedings highlight a variety of emerging best practices for program and institutional assessment. Special attention is given to communicating with campus stakeholders and planning assessment-based interventions in the areas of mentoring, research training, and professional development for graduate students.

 

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