New Directions for Learning Community Assessment and Research

Abstract

At the 12th Annual National Learning Communities Conference in November 2007, Juan Carlos Huerta, Gale Stuart, Lauren Chism, and Michele Hansen participated in a panel discussion about new directions in learning communities assessment and research. The intent of the panel discussion was to hear from those involved in learning community assessment, research, and administration about what they believe future research and assessment needs to address. What follows is a summary of each panelist's presentation.