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The Statistical Power of "Zooming In": Applying Geographically Based Difference in Differences Using Spatio-Temporal Analysis to the Study of College Aid and Access
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González Canché, Manuel S. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 2018
The prevalence and emergence of college promise programs presents interesting and important methodological challenges. Based on their immediate access to de-identified data of applicants and enrollees, institutional researchers are in a privileged position to rigorously assess the effect of these programs in a myriad of outcomes. This study is a…
Descriptors: Program Development, Access to Education, College Students, Institutional Evaluation
Community Colleges: Preparing Students for Diverse Careers
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Guthrie, Lou A. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 2016
Postgraduation outcomes for community college students are complex. In addition to traditional job placement and earnings information, transferring to a 4-year institution is a positive first-destination outcome. Furthermore, community college students may have education and career goals that do not include earning a degree. Community college…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Success, Case Studies
Surveys and Benchmarks
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Bers, Trudy – New Directions for Institutional Research, 2012
Surveys and benchmarks continue to grow in importance for community colleges in response to several factors. One is the press for accountability, that is, for colleges to report the outcomes of their programs and services to demonstrate their quality and prudent use of resources, primarily to external constituents and governing boards at the state…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Community Colleges, Accountability, Surveys