Experiences with assessment at the following six diverse institutions are described: Clayton State College (Georgia), James Madison University, Kean College of New Jersey, King's College (Pennsylvania), Rhode Island College, and State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh. Rhode Island College generates a personal learning plan for each new student using entry-level assessment of student abilities, attitudes, aspirations, financial aid needs, and high school achievements. SUNY, Plattsburgh, designed an Academic Development Survey to examine student study patterns, faculty-student interaction, and value and attitude development. James Madison University attempts to link outcomes to environmental factors (e.g., the relationship between student leadership activities and academic achievement). King's College has a number of assessment activities, including the American College Testing program, capstone assessments in the major, and alumni surveys. Clayton State College identified eight learning outcomes and established criteria for assessing them. At Kean College the initial value added orientation evolved to a concept of outcomes assessment. (SW)