Marilee Ludvik

Phone: (619) 260-7426

Director, Academic Effectiveness
Professor of Practice

PhD | University of Nebraska–Lincoln
MAT | Hastings College
BME | Hastings College

Marilee Bresciani Ludvik, PhD, is a distinguished leader in higher education with over 30 years of experience in academic effectiveness, institutional research, and accreditation. She currently serves as the Director of Academic Effectiveness and WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) at the University of San Diego, where she leads university-wide efforts for accreditation success, academic program review, and the alignment of assessment with strategic planning.

Prior to her current role, Dr. Bresciani Ludvik held senior leadership positions including Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness at Loyola University Chicago and Assistant Vice President for Institutional Assessment at Texas A&M University. Her administrative expertise is complemented by her academic commitment. Currently a Professor of Practice in Leadership Studies at USD; formerly a tenured professor at San Diego State University and tenured professor and Chair of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas Arlington. She has authored 13 books and over 200 scholarly articles focused on outcomes-based assessment and the application of social and emotional neuroscience to learning.

A nationally recognized expert, Dr. Bresciani Ludvik integrates design thinking and mindfulness-based leadership into quality assurance processes to foster compassionate, high-achieving institutional cultures. She holds a PhD in Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction (Higher Education) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Scholarly Work

Bresciani Ludvik, M.J., (2021). Equity-driven high achievement outcomes-based assessment of student learning and development. Washington, DC: NASPA.

Bresciani Ludvik, M. J. (2018). Outcomes-based program review: Closing achievement gaps in and outside the classroom with alignment to predictive analytics and performance metrics (2nd ed.). Sterling, VA: Stylus.

Bresciani Ludvik, M. J. with Eberhart, T. L. (2018). Positively transforming minds within educational systems: An inner-directed inquiry process for educators and the students they serve. E-Book by Publish Drive.

Bresciani Ludvik, M. J. (Ed.). (2016). The neuroscience of learning and development: Enhancing creativity, compassion, critical thinking, and peace in higher education. VA: Stylus.

Moore-Gardner, M., Kline, K. A., & Bresciani, M. J. (Eds.). (2013). Assessing student learning in the two-year and community colleges: Successful strategies and tools developed by practitioners in student and academic affairs. Sterling, VA: Stylus.

Bresciani, M. J., Gardner, M. M., & Hickmott, J.* (2010). Demonstrating student success in student affairs. Sterling, VA: Stylus.

Bresciani, M. J., Gardner, M. M., & Hickmott, J.* (Ed.). (2009). Case studies in assessing student success. New Directions for Student Services, 2009(127). Boston, MA: Jossey-Bass.

Bresciani, M. J. (Ed.). (2007). Good practice case studies for assessing student learning in general education. Bolton, MA:Wiley Publishing.

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Bresciani, M. J. (2006). Outcomes-based academic and co-curricular program review: A compilation of institutional good practices. Sterling, VA: Stylus.

Chapters in Books

Bresciani, M. J. (2007). The challenges of assessing general education: Questions to consider. In M. J. Bresciani (Ed.), Assessing student learning in general education: Good practice case studies. Bolton, MA: Anker.

Bresciani, M. J. (2007). A summary of good practice strategies for assessing general education. In M. J. Bresciani (Ed.), Assessing student learning in general education: Good practice case studies. Bolton, MA: Anker.

Bresciani, M. J. (2003). Day-to-day tasks of engaging in quality assessment. In G. Hanson (Ed.), Let’s talk assessment CD Rom (1). Washington DC: NASPA.

Textbooks and Guides

Bresciani Ludvik, M.J., Becerra Songolo, R., Baza, O., Timm, R., Schellenberg, S., Montero Adams, C. (2019). Commuter life planner. San Diego, CA: San Diego State University Division of Student Affairs Press.

Bresciani, M. J., & Todd, D. (Eds.). (2010). Professional competency areas for student affairs practitioners. Washington DC: ACPA and NASPA.

Jenefsky, C., Bresciani, M. J., Buckley, L. Fairris, D., Kasimatis, M. (2009). WSCUC resource guide for “good practices” in academic program review. Oakland, CA: Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Bresciani, M. J., Zelna, C. L., & Anderson, J. A. (2004). Techniques for assessing student learning and development: A handbook for practitioners. Washington, DC: NASPA

Bresciani, M. J. (2002, December). Why do I have to document my assessment findings and decisions? NC State University Division of Undergraduate Affairs Assessment Newsletter. Retrieved from