Passion is what defines having a job versus having a career.

An SA assessment career may be the path less traveled, but it’s one that can be incredibly exciting and adventurous! When push comes to shove, assessment is critical in our world—especially when telling the story of SA and our added value in the academy.

The longer I am on this journey, the more burnt out I feel. However, more time in this career also makes me more passionate to encourage others to take the road less traveled. Maybe instead of passion, I should call it insanity. Maintaining a strong methodological framework within our work, being up to date with literature, and being able to translate technical information to all audiences can be exhausting.

There is no single pathway to the SA assessment profession. Some of us have research degrees, some have degrees in higher education or SA, and some simply learn while doing.

It is difficult in many contexts to convince people to get on board, as they may feel intimidated with the research and technical jargon…but fear no more! We SA assessment professionals are here to change the future of SA and we need you!

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”~Mahatma Ghandi

You are the change we need in SA assessment. I want to persuade you to pursue the road less traveled in SA because:

Creativity and innovation are part of the adventure, so there is never a dull moment

You get to continually learn and become an expert in all areas of SA programming

There are many resources to help you on the journey

You are a driver of sustaining programs and recommending best practices in SA

You are preparing for a 21st century SA leadership position due to the various networking and collaboration that your job entails

We want more SA assessment professionals with a background in SA, assessment, and research methodology.

We need you!

So bring your passion or insanity and join us on the road less traveled.