The assessment of student learning outcomes runs through virtually all of the BVA’s work, and all BVA campuses have assessment processes in place, some fully developed, some more emergent. This group, representing many of the BVA campuses, serves as a forum for exchange about principles and practices of assessment in the research university setting—a chance for members to learn from one another’s experiences with the design of assessment, its connections with faculty development, and what is being learned about using results to improving the quality of student learning. The group meets every two of three months, with an agenda for discussion and notes that follow. Over time, it is hoped that these discussions will feed into other opportunities.