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Trainer, James F. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1996
Before joining a data-sharing consortium, colleges and universities must address issues regarding goals and expectations, including why comparative data are needed, information types needed, needed comparisons, selection of institutions for comparison, data accessibility, time requirements, costs, and need for technical expertise. (MSE)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Consortia, Costs