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Stuart, Reginald – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2011
When Dr. James Ammons took the helm of his alma mater, Florida A&M University (FAMU), he inherited a nationally recognized school facing numerous crises. Ammons, who served as provost of FAMU during its heyday in the 1990s, knew the school was mired in trouble with the state, having accumulated dozens of state auditor questions about its…
Descriptors: Institutional Evaluation, Accreditation (Institutions), College Administration, Audits (Verification)
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Renger, Ralph – American Journal of Evaluation, 2006
The Office of Management and Budget has recommended the termination of numerous federal programs, citing a lack of program results as the primary reason for this decision. In response to this recommendation, several federal agencies have turned to logic modeling to demonstrate that programs are on the path to results accountability. However,…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Models, Accountability, Program Evaluation
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Cunningham, John; Zirkel, Perry A. – Educational Record, 1984
The legal situation of a college being sued by a group of students following elimination of a graduate program is outlined and analyzed in terms of other related court litigation, the possible directions of the case, and the college's possible legal defenses. (MSE)
Descriptors: Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Contracts, Court Litigation
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Jones, Brett D.; Egley, Robert J. – ERS Spectrum, 2005
The purpose of this paper is to discuss Florida teachers' recommendations for improving the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) and to compare their recommendations with those of Florida administrators. Although teachers' suggestions varied as to the types and extent of remedies needed to improve the FCAT, some common themes emerged. The…
Descriptors: Test Results, Core Curriculum, Student Evaluation, Accountability