ASSESSING STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE HIGHER EDUCATION

This research looks at the diverse topic of assessment and evaluation in higher education, focusing on students' viewpoints and experiences.Considering the different aspects impacting learning and skill development, including the changing dynamics of professionalization within the educational system, the study seeks to understand the complex link between assessment techniques and student performance.Data were obtained from undergraduate students enrolled in two Romanian institutions, covering a wide range of academic levels and study subjects.A survey was used to collect demographic information and responses to Likert-scale questions about students' satisfaction with academic achievement, preferences for assessment techniques, self-perceptions, study habits, and stress associated with evaluation procedures.Students were also questioned about their performance objectives, assessment preferences, and recommendations for improving academic support services.A descriptive analysis was undertaken to investigate university students' perceptions of the survey items.Because they promote meaningful learning experiences, lessen academic stress, and promote ongoing self-improvement, assessment tools are essential to this process.The results indicate that supportive academic settings and well-crafted assessment techniques can raise student engagement and motivation, which will ultimately help create a higher education system that is more future-focused and sustainable.