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Download full textLeimer, Christina – Online Submission, 2009
Regional accrediting agencies today require higher education institutions to develop and demonstrate a culture of evidence-based decision-making and improvement as part of its emphasis on effectiveness. However, scant literature or examples exist to guide colleges and universities in developing such a culture. Cultural change is usually prompted…
Descriptors: Evidence, Higher Education, Institutional Research, Accreditation (Institutions)
Del Rios, Melissa; Leegwater, Lacey – Institute for Higher Education Policy, 2008
This monograph details the process Building Engagement and Attainment for Minority Students (BEAMS) institutions used to craft data-driven action plans to improve student success. More than 100 four-year Historically Black, Hispanic-Serving, and Tribal colleges and universities participated in the five-year program that produced best practices…
Descriptors: Institutional Research, Data Collection, Minority Groups, Academic Achievement
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Direct linkEdwards, Jane – Journal of Studies in International Education, 2007
In recent years, education systems around the world have shown a tendency for convergence on the American educational model. This, together with an increase in the use of English globally, places American educational institutions in a position of great importance as actors in international exchange. For potential partner institutions in other…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Opportunities, Global Approach, International Education
Guzzetti, Barbara – 1983
This paper highlights findings of school effectiveness research, identifies major criticisms connected with that research, and discusses implications for dissemination. An ample bibliography follows. Twelve characteristics are associated with quality schools, including high level of teacher expectation, frequent classroom visitation by principals,…
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Educational Quality, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Saunders, Laura E. – 1979
Institutional research and the role of information systems are examined and three types of information provided by institutional research offices are discussed: institutional studies, management analyses, and periodic management reports. The varying characteristics of research offices are described and the role of the institutional research office…
Descriptors: Administration, Computers, Data Processing, Databases
Annis, Ann W.; Rice, Rodger R. – 1992
The image and effectiveness of an economics and business department at a medium-sized Christian liberal arts college were assessed, in order to assist in departmental planning for the future. Using goals from the extended mission statement of the department, two groups of graduates were surveyed, 421 recent graduates who had graduated between 1…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, College Graduates, College Outcomes Assessment, Departments
