Higher Education Assessments Leadership Matters by Gary L. Kramer and Randy L. Swing, reflects the work of a select group of researchers, scholars, and practitioners in higher education assessment. The contributors bring to the forefront key issues relevant to advancing assessments in higher education-principles that culminate in improving student learning and development. The extraordinary scholarship of the authors and contributors summarize essential imperatives to which senior leaders may apply their political wisdom and leadership talents before, during, and after assessments have taken place.