Assessment of undergraduate student learning is discussed by a representative of the College Entrance Examination Board in testimony to the National Governors' Association. Governors are advised to avoid externally-mandated assessment requirements on colleges, since there is no single instrument available to effectively assess academic achievement across all colleges. Most current assessment instruments are designed to determine what individual students have learned. Assessment comes from four sources (the professor, department, college, or an external agency). Assessment is often administered at college entry, midway through college, and at graduation. The College Board offers a number of assessment instruments that assist colleges in the placement of entering students. Two assessment tools developed jointly with the Educational Testing Service focus on an individual student's ability level and provide information to assist in the instructional process. For rising juniors or transfer students, the assessment instruments focus more on general education and subject matter knowledge. Student performance on admissions tests should not be used to evaluate the quality of high school or undergraduate programs. (SW)