This document outlines Dr. Simon Phipps' presentation on language assessment in Turkish universities given at Melikşah University from January 29-31, 2014. The presentation covered several key topics: [1] challenges in English language assessment in Turkish universities including beliefs about language and testing; [2] principles of ethical testing including reliability, validity, and test misuse; [3] the importance of assessment literacy for teachers and test developers; and [4] using tests as part of the learning process with positive backwash. The presentation concluded with a discussion of institutional issues around long-term planning, disconnects between teaching and tests, and the need for external validation.