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Wilson, Richard F. – 1978
One of the continuing concerns of those involved in institutional planning is that results somehow be linked to decision making processes. An important way to link these activities is through the timely provision of relevant information. The purpose of this paper is to identify several types of information that have been generated as part of…
Descriptors: College Administration, Decision Making, Educational Planning, Information Utilization
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Mets, Lisa A. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1995
Review of literature concerning the use of program review in higher education lists sources discussing the review process, focusing on the links between program review and other institutional processes, and addressing application of program review principles and practices to different higher education settings. Critical factors for successful use…
Descriptors: College Administration, Higher Education, Information Utilization, Institutional Research
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Chan, Susy S. – Research in Higher Education, 1993
The evolution of college and university planning is examined through a review of theory and a case study of DePaul University (Illinois). The discussion focuses on the evolving role for institutional research in strategic decision making and the new skills and knowledge researchers need to support strategic planning more effectively. (MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Planning, Decision Making
Alfred, Richard L. – 1976
This paper presents two models, one for organizing institutional research and research data, and the other for applying research findings to the decision-making process. The model for organizing research consists of four subsystems: goal-setting, program development, cost-effectiveness, and program review. Each subsystem has a distinctive…
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Decision Making, Information Utilization
Golemon, R. B. – 1978
Twenty-eight deans of instruction (out of 29 contacted) responded to a survey eliciting information on institutional research at small junior colleges (head-count enrollment of 3,000 or less) in Texas. The survey instrument covered four general questions: (1) is there a systematic on-campus procedure for compiling information; (2) what information…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Data Collection, Information Needs, Information Utilization
Guillebeau, Julie – Currents, 1996
Use of student focus groups to help shape college and university student recruitment efforts is examined, illustrated with the experiences of a variety of institutions. Benefits and limitations of the approach are noted, specific techniques for maximizing the groups' effectiveness are suggested, and uses of the resulting information are discussed.…
Descriptors: College Administration, Focus Groups, Group Discussion, Higher Education
Schreiber, William – Currents, 1993
College public relations officers are urged to incorporate regular and systematic evaluation into program administration. The process of planning public relations activities would include qualitative research to identify issues; audience-specific surveys to gauge attitudes; action to accomplish objectives; and measurement of that action's…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Higher Education, Information Utilization, Institutional Advancement
Gurin, Patricia – 1968
This report presents the results of a dissemination project, the objectives of which were: (1) to conduct a set of conferences at several predominantly Negro colleges for the reporting of research results from a study in which these schools had previously participated, (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of these conferences with respect to…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Career Choice, Comparative Analysis, Conferences
Sell, G. Roger – 1980
The concepts of need and needs assessment are examined in the context of information needs for college administrators. A description is included of the conceptual framework underlying the Needs Assessment Information System (NAIS), which was developed by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems. Attention is directed to: (1)…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Davis, Gary – Association for Institutional Research, 1981
Ways that higher education institutions can improve their compliance procedures in responding to external requests for reports and information are addressed. Institutional officers must first determine how the data will be used by the external agency. By questioning how the requested information will be used, a determination can be made of what…
Descriptors: Accountability, Compliance (Legal), Confidential Records, Cost Effectiveness
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Seppanen, Loretta J. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1995
College and university institutional researchers can use unemployment insurance wage and related files to describe and compare students' workplace status before, during, and after enrollment. However, some issues must be addressed, including data delays, uncovered employment and other work status, confidentiality of records, information…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Students, Computer Uses in Education, Confidential Records