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Clagett, Craig A. – 1989
Designed to help institutional researchers transform data into useful information, this paper discusses principles for presenting research results to administrators in the top levels of management. The first section describes ten fundamental principles of data presentation: knowing what information is needed; knowing when the information is…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Data Analysis, Graphs, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedClagett, Craig A. – Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, 1991
Describes how Prince George's Community College developed an institutional research-based approach to accountability reporting in response to Maryland's statewide accountability requirements. Offers specific examples of the application of institutional research data to the development of accountability plan objectives. Identifies several issues…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges, Institutional Research
Clagett, Craig A. – 1990
The argument is made that without proper staffing and support (a condition that occurs as financial pressures on higher education institutions increase) institutional research will not be able to prepare analyses of enough depth and sophistication to constitute a meaningful contribution to policy-making. An outline is provided as to how to…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Financial Support, Higher Education, Institutional Research
Download full textClagett, Craig A. – 1996
Developed to help colleges enhance the effectiveness of their institutional research efforts, this workbook provides strategies for increasing effectiveness and examples of techniques and research from Maryland's Prince George's Community College (PGCC). First, an introduction summarizes the changing responsibilities of institutional research and…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges, Educational Administration
Clagett, Craig A.; Huntington, Robin B. – 1990
Designed for institutional researchers, this handbook provides practical guidelines for the operation of an effective research office. Chapter I defines institutional research and describes tasks a research office may undertake, including strategic planning support, budget development, facilities planning, personnel and staffing analyses,…
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Clagett, Craig A. – 1990
Guidelines are offered to institutional researchers and planning analysts for presenting research results in formats and levels of sophistication that are accessible to top management. Fundamental principles include: (1) know what is needed; (2) know when the information is needed; (3) match format to analytical sophistication and learning…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Data Interpretation, Higher Education, Information Dissemination
Clagett, Craig A.; Huntington, Robin B. – 1993
Focusing on the changing roles of institutional researchers (IRs) due to the widespread distribution of computer technology, this monograph explores the effective application of IR skills to maximize the impact of research on campus policy making. The discussion is centered around three major principles guiding institutional research: know the…
Descriptors: Agency Role, College Planning, Community Colleges, Computer Software
