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Implementation and Sustainability of Learning Assessment Efforts: Facilitators and Inhibitors
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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
The Use of Occupational Licensure and Certification Examination Results as Performance Indicators.
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Bragg, Theresa – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 1995
Reviews the use of licensure examination results as performance indicators of graduate and undergraduate programs. Contains appendix showing information on how examination results are reported in selected disciplines. (17 citations) (JDI)
Descriptors: Accountability, College Outcomes Assessment, Higher Education, Licensing Examinations (Professions)
The Biasing Effects of Bad Addresses on Information Gathered by Mailed Surveys.
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Grosset, Jane – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 1995
Presents findings of a study comparing respondents, involuntary nonrespondents (due to inaccurate addresses) and voluntary nonrespondents to a mailed survey for former students of a large northeastern community college. Results suggest that respondents were more dissimilar to the nonrespondent groups than the two nonrespondent groups were to each…
Descriptors: Alumni, Bias, College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges
Academic Progress and Achievement of Participants and Nonparticipants in a Community College ASSET "One-Stop Shopping" Program.
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Jones, Karen Kitchen – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 1995
Provides evidence that students who participated in the ASSET One-Stop Shopping program demonstrated enhanced academic progress and achievement. Includes suggestions for fostering student success in college. (17 citations) (YKH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges, Educational Assessment