About us

The 2026 NEean Fall Forum, themed 'Beyond Data: The Power of Assessment as Relational Presence,' invites assessment professionals to gather at the College of the Holy Cross. The forum focuses on strengthening professional relationships, sharing strategies for doing more with less, and centering student voice and community amidst institutional change and policy uncertainty.

Important Dates

Wed, Jul 1, 2026

Abstract registration deadline

Wed, Jul 1, 2026

Submission deadline

Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Presenters notified

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Student success

Institutional change

Higher education assessment

Data as Convening: Meaning-making in Community to Inspire and Innovate

Cultivating Assessment Leaders: Building Support Networks and Mentorship Models Through Transition and Change

Small But Mighty: Strategies for Solo Practitioners, Small Teams, or Programs with Limited Resources

Measuring Student Success: Authentic Co-Curricular Assessment and Career Outcomes

Assessment During Mergers: Practices Across Institutional Cultures, Structures, and Programs

Human Connection in the AI Era: Collaborative Decision-Making in Technology-Enhanced Assessment

Listening to Learn: Centering Student Voice in Assessment Amid Policy Uncertainty

Call for Papers Description

We invite you to submit proposals for the 2026 New England Educational Assessment Network (NEean) Fall Forum. Proposals should address assessment in higher education and follow the guidelines provided in the submission document.