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megan france
Doctoral Student in the Assessment and Measurement Program
Contact Information
Phone: 540.568.6706
Fax: 540.568.7878
E-mail:
Mailing Address:
Center for Assessment & Research Studies
821 S. Main St., MSC 6806
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Current Role at the Center
  • Graduate Assistant in the Center for Assessment & Research Studies and Program Assessment Support Services
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Educational Background
  • M.A., James Madision University (2008) Concentration: Quantitative Psychology
  • B.A., Butler University (2006) Major: Psychology
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Primary Research Interests
I have a range of interests in both applied measurement and assessment practice in higher education. I am interested in structural equation modeling and validity studies. I am particularly interested in the study of noncognitive constructs, such as university belonging, student attachment, and mattering.
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Recent Publications and Presentations

France, M. K., Finney, S. J., & Swerdzewski, P. (under review). Students' Group and Member Attachment to Their University: A Construct Validity Study of the University Attachment Scale. Educational and Psychological Measurement.

France, M. K. & Finney, S. J. (under review). What Matters in the Measurement of Mattering? A Construct Validity Study. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling Development.

France, M. K. & Finney, S. J. (2008, October). What Matters in the Measurement of Mattering? A Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Paper to be presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.

Grande, S. & France, M. K. (2008, April). Developing and Implementing an Assessment Plan for Orientation Programs. Paper presented at the meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Atlanta, GA.

France, M. K., Finney, S. J., & Swerdzewski, P. (2008, March). University Attachment for College Sophomores and Juniors: A Focus on its Measurement and Correlates. Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.

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I like the program because...
The faculty are very supportive of all students and willing to collaborate on numerous projects. Students are able to pursue their own research interests and receive a pervasive education in both measurement and assessment practice.
 

 

 

 

 


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