President's Message – May 2026

Dear NCME Colleagues,

I am deeply honored to serve NCME as its President for 2026–27—an organization that has played a critical role in my career—and I appreciate this opportunity to share my initial thinking about priorities for my presidency. Educational measurement stands at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how assessments are designed, delivered, and interpreted. Public trust in science and institutions is under pressure. And the communities doing this work are more globally distributed than ever before.

It is at precisely this moment that I begin my term as NCME President—and I cannot imagine a more important time to serve.

Guided by NCME’s mission to advance the theory and application of educational measurement for the benefit of society, my presidency will build on the strong foundation established by prior NCME leadership and be shaped by four priorities that emphasize rigor, fairness, collaboration, and inclusivity—while positioning NCME to lead thoughtfully as part of an AI‑integrated future.

1. Promote Validity, Fairness, and Quality in AI‑Integrated Assessment

AI technologies are increasingly embedded in assessment and learning systems, creating both opportunities (and risks) for validity, fairness, and appropriate use. A central priority of my presidency is to ensure that measurement science remains at the forefront of how AI‑integrated assessments are conceptualized, developed, and evaluated. Building on ongoing NCME activities—including AIME‑Con and closer attention to AI within the Standards—this priority will emphasize principled frameworks, empirical research evaluating efficacy, validity and fairness issues in AI-based assessments, and collective leadership from the measurement community. Planned activities include the formation of a Presidential Task Force focusing on promotion of validity, fairness, and quality in AI-integrated assessment; dedicated conference threads at the 2027 Annual Meeting; and a new webinar series focused on AI‑integrated assessment quality.

2. Bridge Measurement Science and AI Expertise

To meet the challenges of AI‑enabled assessment, NCME must actively connect measurement scientists with experts in data science, AI, and related fields—building capacity from the inside out. This priority deepens NCME’s existing professional development efforts, with an expanded focus on interdisciplinary learning and collaboration through year‑round webinars and training opportunities, structured engagement with external AI and data science organizations, and the development of mentorship circles designed to build a pipeline of interdisciplinary expertise. These efforts aim to strengthen the capacity of NCME members to engage critically and productively with emerging technologies.

3. Strengthen Connections Between Research, Policy, and Practice

Educational measurement has its greatest impact when research insights connect with stakeholder needs and inform policy decisions and practical applications. Deepening NCME’s role to build bridges among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers is a third priority. Building on prior initiatives, this work will include dedicated conference sessions at the 2027 Annual Meeting to promote researcher-practitioner dialogue, practitioner‑oriented briefs derived from conference content, and the co‑hosting of special theme conferences with partner organizations that serve policy and practice communities. These activities are intended to promote dialogue across communities, enhance the accessibility and relevance of measurement research, and support evidence‑based decision making in education.

4. Expand and Deepen NCME’s Global Engagement

Finally, my presidency will prioritize expanding NCME’s international presence and partnerships. Educational measurement is inherently global, and the field benefits from the diverse perspectives, contexts, and traditions that colleagues around the work bring. This priority builds on the foundation of international journals and expanded recognition of global doctoral programs by establishing an International Issues Committee whose mandate will be to strengthen connections between NCME and the international measurement community, creating international issues focused conference sessions, NCME–international partner session exchanges to promote a cross-national dialogue, and mapping a network of international measurement associations to serve as long-term partners. Together, these efforts aim to enhance mutual learning, broaden participation, and position NCME as a globally engaged professional home for measurement scholars and practitioners.

Moving Forward

These priorities are reflective of my initial thoughts and intended to be advanced collaboratively with the NCME Board of Directors, committees, SIGIMIEs, past presidents and the broader membership. I am committed to listening carefully, convening the right conversations, and ensuring that the work of this presidency reflects our community’s collective values, ambitions, and goals in service of NCME’s mission and members.

Thank you for your trust and confidence. look forward to serving NCME and its members in this new role.

Kadriye