Advancing Objective Measurement Across the Pacific

Connecting researchers, scholars and practitioners to advance Rasch measurement, research, policy and practice throughout the Pacific region.

Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Society

PROMS encourages Rasch measurement and objective measurement research, application and collaboration throughout the Pacific region. Our mission is to connect researchers, scholars and practitioners in advancing measurement science for the public good.

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PROMS Aims

Our three core aims for advancing objective measurement in the Pacific region.

Encourage Rasch Measurement

Encourage the pursuit of Rasch measurement in the Pacific region and its application across Business, Counselling, Economics, Education, Health Care, Language, Measurement, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Statistics and Strategic Planning.

Promote Well-being

Advocate measurement practice that contributes to individual, community and societal well-being and the public good.

Raise Visibility

Raise the visibility and status of Rasch measurement throughout the Pacific region.

Areas of Application

Rasch measurement applied across diverse disciplines and sectors in the Pacific region.

Business

Application of Rasch measurement in business and management contexts.

Counselling

Rasch applications in counselling and therapeutic measurement.

Economics

Economic measurement and welfare assessment using Rasch models.

Education

Educational assessment, scaling and measurement.

Health Care

Patient-reported outcomes, quality of life and clinical measurement.

Language

Language proficiency and linguistic assessment.

Measurement

Fundamental measurement theory and philosophy.

Psychology

Psychological and psychometric testing applications.

Quality Assurance

Quality assessment, audit and improvement measurement.

Statistics

Statistical methods and applications in Rasch modelling.

Strategic Planning

Strategic assessment and organisational performance measurement.

How PROMS Achieves Its Aims

PROMS undertakes a range of activities to advance objective measurement across the Pacific region.

Pacific Research Network

A growing network of researchers, scholars and practitioners across the Pacific region collaborating on objective measurement initiatives, joint research projects, and shared knowledge exchange.

Annual Symposium

Our flagship annual symposium bringing together the PROMS community to share cutting-edge research, best practices, and innovations in Rasch and objective measurement from around the Pacific.

Workshops & Training

Hands-on workshops and professional training programmes on Rasch measurement theory, software applications, research design, and practical implementation for researchers and practitioners at all levels.

Research Policy & Practice

Advancing evidence-based measurement policy and practice through publications, position papers, guidelines, and engagement with educational institutions, government agencies and industry partners.

PROMS Achievements & Milestones

Celebrating our society's key achievements and milestones across the Pacific region.

PROMS Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Professor WANG Wen Chung

PROMS Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Professor WANG Wen Chung

On February 15, 2018, we lost our friend and esteemed colleague, Professor WANG Wen Chung (王文中教授). On July 26, 2018, at the PROMS 2018 conference banquet held at the Crowne Plaza Fudan Hotel in Shanghai, his daughter Janice accepted the PRO...

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Prof. Trevor G. Bond – PROMS Lifetime Achievement Award

Prof. Trevor G. Bond – PROMS Lifetime Achievement Award

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and honored guests, It is my privilege and profound honor to introduce and celebrate the remarkable career of Professor Trevor G. Bond as he receives the PROMS Lifetime Achievement Award. For decad...

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Featured & Latest Events

Join our symposia, conferences and workshops throughout the Pacific region.

PROMS event image of PROMS 2025, Singapore, 2025 in Singapore

PROMS 2025, Singapore

  • July 21, 2025 – July 23, 2025
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore
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PROMS 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • August 19, 2024 – August 21, 2024
  • University College MAIWP, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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PROMS 2023, Macau

  • August 29, 2023 – August 30, 2023
  • World Sports University (WSU), Macau
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