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Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, Vol. 12, No. 1, 21-29 (1988)
DOI: 10.1177/109634808801200103

Accountability in Education: Assessing Program Outcomes

Jeannie Sneed

Nutrition and Food Sciences The University of Tennessee

Betty Ruth Carruth

Nutrition and Food Sciences The University of Tennessee

Accountability for program quality is becoming a major thrust in higher educa tion. This article describes the process for assessing program quality currently used in a university hospitality education program. The test development process is presented along with results from the first administration of a programmatic test for graduating seniors. Discussion focuses on how this process can improve education quality.

Key Words: Key Words: Accountability • Outcome Assessment • Assessing Program Quality • Value-Added Education • Competency-based Testing


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