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Rich Shavelson is the Margaret Jacks Professor Emeritus at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education. His research primarily focuses on the design of assessments and assessment systems to measure college students' learning, development, and competencies, specifically in the realm of 'soft skills'. Shavelson has co-created the Collegiate Learning Assessment with Steve Klein, and he has developed statistical models for estimating the value added by CLA college-level assessments. His work has been featured in the publication 'Measuring College Student Learning: Accountability in a New Era' (2010, Stanford University Press) and in various papers discussing measurement and statistical modeling. His influence is significant in educational psychology, emphasizing accountability and policy in higher education. Shavelson has held several prominent positions, including Dean of the Graduate School of Education at UCLA and has received multiple awards for his contributions to research in education.
Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford, CA
Emeritus faculty member with ongoing involvement in educational research.
Graduate School of Education, University of California • Los Angeles, CA
Led the Graduate School of Education through significant curriculum and policy changes.
UCLA • Los Angeles, CA
Taught courses and conducted research in educational psychology.
UCLA • Los Angeles, CA
Engaged in advanced research and teaching in education.
UCLA • Los Angeles, CA
Started his academic career focusing on educational measurement.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.