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Peer reviewedHesseldenz, Jon S.; Smith, Barbara G. – Research in Higher Education, 1977
Possible respondents in a 1974 survey of University of Kentucky doctoral graduates were sent either computer-prepared or offset-printed questionnaires, personalized and identical in content. Overall response rates were similar except when the responses were categorized by the academic major of each recipient. (Editor/LBH)
Descriptors: Classification, Computers, Data Collection, Graduate Surveys
Peer reviewedRogers, Brenda H.; Gentemann, Karen M. – Research in Higher Education, 1989
A survey of 167 institutions engaged in the regional reaccreditation process between 1987 and 1992 revealed that the presence of institutional research activities was positively related to the institution carrying out a systematic assessment of institutional effectiveness. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Educational Assessment, Higher Education, Institutional Research
Peer reviewedSmart, John C.; Elton, Charles F. – Research in Higher Education, 1982
The empirical validity of the Biglan model of academic disciplines is supported. Examples are provided to illustrate how the systematic use of this model could enhance the quality of research on university faculty members and the academic administration of colleges. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Educational Research, Factor Analysis
Peer reviewedKrotseng, Marsha V. – Research in Higher Education, 1992
Using discriminant analysis, a study examined (1) the extent to which the new Student Adjustment to College Questionnaire (SACQ) accurately predicts student departure for a private, comprehensive university (n=1,978 students); (2) SACQ items distinguishing nonpersisters; (3) use with an incoming class; and (4) evidence linking the SACQ with…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Administration, College Students, Higher Education
Peer reviewedJenny, Hans H. – Research in Higher Education, 1979
W. John Minter and Howard R. Bowen's annual report on "Financial and Educational Trends in Independent Higher Education, 1978" is examined. Problems in data reporting by college administrators that skew financial assessment reports are noted. A rating questionnaire for institutional quality is appended. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Educational Assessment, Educational Finance, Evaluation Methods
