Hacking the VALUE Rubrics

Rubrics are often seen as the answer to the complex questions of assessment and accountability in higher education. However, the assessment process can feel mechanical and disconnected when accreditation and compliance overshadow faculty values and student learning. AAC&U’s VALUE (Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education) rubrics are designed to change that narrative by shifting the focus from a compliance-driven process to a collaborative, faculty-led approach that prioritizes essential learning outcomes valued by educators, students, and employers.

In this fully online workshop, learn how to tailor the VALUE rubrics to meet your unique needs, whether for program alignment, classroom grading, or institutional assessment.

What You’ll Gain

• Rubric Best Practices: Learn about the VALUE rubrics and how the VALUE approach to assessment aligns with your specific goals.
• Ways to Customize VALUE Rubrics for Your Context: Start modifying VALUE rubrics to reflect varying purposes and contexts.
• Methods for Streamlining Meaningful Assessment: Explore strategies for designing impactful assessment practices that connect teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
• Guidance on Leveraging Data: Gain practical tips on using assessment results to inform decision-making and improve student success.

This workshop will provide the tools and insights faculty, program leads, and administrators need to make assessment a meaningful part of student learning—rather than just a compliance exercise.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for

• faculty seeking to refine their teaching and grading practices;
• program coordinators aiming to align assessment tools with institutional goals as well as what’s actually happening in the classroom; and
• administrators looking for scalable solutions to assess student learning effectively.

Whether you’re new to the VALUE rubrics or looking to optimize their use on your campus or in your classroom, this workshop will give you actionable strategies to make the VALUE rubrics work for you.

“Hacking the VALUE Rubrics” is offered through AAC&U’s VALUE Academy of Professional Development, a hub for advancing authentic assessment practices. For additional offerings, check out our VALUE Academy of Professional Development page.