Biography

Dr. Ruth Slotnick, Director of Assessment at Bridgewater State University, has led institutional assessment initiatives for over a decade, advancing educational evaluation and accountability. She earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Florida, specializing in Adult Education, and holds an M.Ed. in Art Education from Penn State, integrating creativity into her approach to assessment.

She co-authored the Assessment Portrait in 2014 and again in 2024, providing national insights into the evolving role of assessment professionals. She leads the currently active Generative AI Survey for Assessment Professionals, a biannual study examining the adoption, application, and implications of AI in higher education assessment practices. Ruth also serves as a co-leader of the GenAI in Assessment Community of Practice at the Assessment Institute in Indianapolis, which will launch in October, supporting professional development and AI adoption in assessment. Additionally, she leads the AMCOA AI in Assessment Working Group, an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education focused on developing AI guidelines and best practices for assessment professionals across the state.

A frequent national and state presenter, she has shared her expertise widely at major conferences and professional gatherings. Her current work continues to explore how AI intersects with assessment, equity, and institutional effectiveness, ensuring higher education assessment professionals are prepared to navigate changes ahead.