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McConahay, Mark; Cote, Roland – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1998
The Indiana University Expanded Grade Context Record system generates a student record that includes the elements of a traditional transcript plus additional information that places grades in a broader context, including class grade distribution data and the percentage of majors in the class. The system was developed in response to concerns about…
Descriptors: College Administration, Databases, Grade Inflation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKramer, Gary L.; And Others – College and University, 1992
Brigham Young University (Utah) has an automated system for evaluating student transfer information, using an established database containing a historical record of courses taken at other schools. A unique feature of the system is that course evaluation and degree audit are completed the day the student is admitted. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Credits, Computer Oriented Programs, Course Evaluation
Peer reviewedAdelman, Stanley I. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1995
The evolution of the student tracking system at Amarillo College, a Texas community college, is chronicled for three stages: (1) early efforts; (2) participation in the development of a consortium-based longitudinal student tracking project beginning in 1986; and (3) more recent developments. Tools and techniques used at each stage are discussed…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Students, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedGreen, Michael J. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1995
A discussion of standardized statewide electronic transcript formats and national standardization of electronic data exchange for college student records looks at implications for tracking transfer students' progress. Relative ease of use of the formats and the information contained in the records are examined, technical requirements are noted,…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Students, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedPorter, John D.; Gebel, Melinda A. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1995
Arizona State University has created longitudinal student files capable of tracking each student's curricular and financial aid history from entry until graduation. The structure of the files, their creation and maintenance, and their evolution over the years are described. Uses of the files to conduct different kinds of studies to inform…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Students, Computer Uses in Education
Massachusetts State Dept. of Education, Boston. – 1989
This report outlines the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' plan to address the educational needs of homeless children and youth, as required by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The major purpose of the plan is to guide local education agencies and supply them with resources as they attempt to meet the educational needs of homeless…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
