The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a token monetary incentive for improving response rates to a mail questionnaire with a difficult to survey postsecondary student population. The results demonstrate that by using a monetary incentive, a substantial improvement in response rate can be achieved at a reasonable cost per…

A survey was conducted to determine: (1) whether there is a need for on-campus child care facilities among Atkinson College students; (2) when such facilities would be used; (3) what kind of administration would be preferred; and (4) how much users might be prepared to pay for these facilities. Data were gathered via questionnaires mailed to a…

In the spring of 1975, a total of 634 colleges and universities were surveyed to determine the institutions' use of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General Examinations to award credit. Of the total, 535 institutions completed and returned usable questionnaires. This report presents a full account of the survey and its findings. Some…

The results of a survey of college offices of institutional research in the United States and Canada are presented. Offices were asked about use of computers in developing management information, interaction with the computer, types of hardware available, and the languages used. (Author/MLW)

An annotated bibliography intended to add to the advancement officer's understanding of the survey (its design, techniques, and uses) is provided. (Author/MLW)

Outlines findings of a survey asking community college presidents in four states to list the questions and issues that should be given priority in college research agendas. Indicates that questions relating to student characteristics and success, curriculum, organizational and community development, articulation, faculty, and leadership were the…

Survey of state residents concerning the image of a regional university found either a general, positive opinion or none at all. Statistical modeling of results points to the significant components of university image and how they influence parents' decision to send a child to that institution, which in turn leads to better understanding of the…

This third report in a series was designed to inform the faculty of certain student attitudes. Of the 2409 students registered in September 1968, 1982 responded to a questionnaire. They were asked to say if they were in the program of most interest to them, if they had been uncertain of their career plans when they enrolled, and who or what…

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)

A study of the compositions and performance of United Methodist-affiliated governing boards is described. The nature and composition of the boards, how characteristics relate to performance ratings, composition of boards by type of institution, the board's involvement in providing direction to the college, and the boards' health are discussed.…

Because several legitimate survey techniques are available, the higher education institutional advancement officer must compare available methods and decide which ones to use for each survey task. Three methods available (the personal interview, the telephone interview, and the mail questionnaire) are discussed. (Author/MLW)

This monograph for institutional researchers on questionnaire survey research aims to be both a guide to the basic steps of survey research and a useful reference tool. The monograph is in an informal, question and answer format and organized around the various steps of the survey research process. Chapter I discusses planning the survey including…

Broad understanding of an institution is fundamental to strategic planning, and information and communication are integral parts of this understanding. An institutional fact book used at Georgia State University is discussed both as a basic information system and as a practical communication vehicle. (MLW)

A survey done properly by accepted and scientifically justifiable techniques can provide information on behalf of the goals of institutional advancement in academe. Deficiencies in institutional research are seen as the result of the lack of guidance on survey design, questionnaire construction, or problem definition in education research texts.…

This article examines the attitudes of baccalaureate aspiring community college students with regard to affirmative action in college admissions. Using data from UCLA's Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Annual Freshman Year Survey, the study assessed determinants of approval or disapproval of affirmative action for 20,339 community…