HEIghten: Where Skills-Based Assessment Meets Student Motivation

When students receive a digital badge after demonstrating proficiency on an outcomes assessment, something surprising happens—they share it. We’ve seen this time and again. A skills-based credential provides a sense of accomplishment, a clear signal of what was learned, and something meaningful they can show to future employers or on social media.

That’s why the HEIghten® Outcomes Assessment Suite doesn’t just deliver insights for institutions—it also provides recognition for students. Every badge represents demonstrated skill in a core learning outcome, from critical thinking to civic competency. Students are more motivated to engage with the assessment when they know it can result in a tangible credential.

For institutions, HEIghten provides a proven way to gather direct evidence of student learning—without adding more burden on faculty or assessment staff. The platform is designed for ease of use, with secure, flexible online delivery and detailed reports that show aggregated, institution-level trends.

Each HEIghten test is modular, so your institution can assess only the most critical outcomes. Whether focused on intercultural competency, written communication, civic competency & engagement, or quantitative literacy, HEIghten allows you to align assessments with your institution’s mission and goals.

What makes HEIghten different is its grounding in psychometric validity and rigorous design. These aren’t generic tests—they’re built to stand up to scrutiny from accreditors, program reviewers, and institutional researchers. You can trust the data because it’s designed by experts who understand both learning and measurement.

Assessment doesn’t have to feel like compliance. When done well, it can be a source of motivation, improvement, and pride—for both students and institutions. With HEIghten, you can use outcomes data to strengthen programs, refine curriculum, and demonstrate impact to internal and external stakeholders.

And when students walk away with a badge, they’re not just showing off—they’re proving they’ve learned something that matters. That’s what meaningful assessment should do: motivate, measure, and validate.

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