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Durdella, Nathan R. – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2010
This study examines two community college instructional support programs to explore the effectiveness of an evaluation model--responsive evaluation theory--that may ease the tensions between a concern over programs' processes and reporting requirements for program outcomes. The study uses a comparative qualitative case study design and applies…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Academic Support Services, Hispanic American Students
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Chaplot, Priyadarshini – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2010
Over the past few decades, deterioration in student achievement has provoked a pervasive public sentiment that American institutions are failing to meet the needs and expectations of society. The growing public demand for transparency and accountability has fueled the integration of state-mandated learning outcomes assessment into the standards…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Institutional Evaluation, Accreditation (Institutions), College Outcomes Assessment
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Abou-Sayf, Frank K.; Lau, Wilson – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2007
A web-based formula-driven tool has been developed for the purpose of performing two distinct academic department budgeting functions: allocation funding to the department, and budget management by the department. The tool's major features are discussed and its uses demonstrated. The tool's advantages are presented. (Contains 10 figures.)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Community Colleges, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness
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Abou-Sayf, Frank K. – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2006
A visual tool used to evaluate instructional program performance has been designed by the University of Hawaii Community College system. The tool combines features from traffic lights, blood-chemistry test reports, and industry production control charts, and is labeled the Program Health-Indicator Chart. The tool was designed to minimize the labor…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Instrumentation, Program Development, Program Descriptions