MIssion

The mission of the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) at James Madison University is to provide quality assessment service to the university, to provide applied graduate training in both assessment and measurement, to increase the use of innovative technology in assessment practice, to increase the rigor of measurement and statistical techniques used in assessment practice, and to produce quality scholarship in assessment and measurement.

Vision

To be nationally recognized as a standard of excellence for practice, programs, and scholarship in assessment and measurement.

CARS is a part of JMU's Research and Public Service initiative.