Measuring Noncognitive Variables

Co-published in association with Big Picture Learning. Measuring Noncognitive Variables: Improving Admissions, Success, and Retention for Underrepresented Students is written for admissions professionals, counselors, faculty and advisers who admit, teach, or work with students during the admissions process and post-enrollment period.

William Sedlacek is Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland. David Kalsbeek.

Foreword by David Kalsbeek Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Innovation Process 2. Traditional Admissions Measures 3. Noncognitive Measures 4. Self-Concept and Realistic Self-Appraisal 5. Understands and Knows How to Navigate the System and Racism 6. Long-Term Goals, Strong Support Person, Leadership, Community, and Nontraditional Learning 7. Additional Measures of Diversity 8. The Waves of Change Find Many Shores 9. The Future Exhibit 1 Appendices References Index