The client-evaluator relationship in an evaluation of a Roman Catholic religious congregation is described. The selection of the evaluator, interactive evaluation design, instrument development, elicitation of administrative and provincial support, analysis of results, and client and evaluator perspectives are discussed. (TJH)

Describes the purposes, origins, and evolution of accreditation; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the accreditation process and the measures and indicators applied during the process; discusses the results of accreditation; and offers recommendations for improvement of the process. (DMM)

Reports on a study to determine differences between the self-evaluations completed by personnel at 28 Missouri high schools during accreditation studies and the assessments completed by visiting team members. Finds general agreement except in the areas of student behavior and media services. (DMM)

Two studies that examine the relationship of consumer role (parent or teacher) to evaluate audience need for and use of evaluative information are presented. Results are discussed. (Author/JD)

Describes the method used by the Denver Institute of Technology to measure student satisfaction with the school. (CH)

Offers an overview of the numerous perspectives to be covered in holistic evaluation of residential institutions. The following six aspects are emphasized and recommended for consideration in evaluation research: (1) process model; (2) consumer perceptions; (3) adaptation models; (4) functions for the system and wider society; (5) congruence; and…

From the results of a questionnaire sent to administration, faculty, students, and alumni at 12 predominantly Black institutions in the Middle States Association (MSA) region, it is concluded that the accrediting agency has served as a catalyst for change and as a positive force in institutional improvement. (RDN)

This volume is the fourth in a series related to a project to create a Regional University Network on Governance and Management of Higher Education in South East Europe. It is both an essay on and source manual for quality assurance in higher education. Part 1 describes the origins and concepts of quality assurance systems that have been emerging…

It is believed that California's community colleges can never achieve their full potential in serving students without a strong, effective System Office. It is hoped and believed that this report, if the spirit of its language is embraced and its recommendations are adopted, can make a material contribution to an even brighter future for the 1.7…

Among the statutory responsibilities of the California Postsecondary Education Commission is the review of proposals for new campuses and off-campus centers of the states public higher education institutions. The Commission has periodically reviewed and revised its guidelines for reviewing these proposals in order to streamline and clarify the…

Papers in this collection were prepared for the annual meeting of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This volume contains papers discussing establishing and sustaining effective connections. Chapter 1, "Building New Partnerships for Learning," contains: (1) "Developing the ABCs of Successful Partnerships" (Linda L. Baer and Ann…

The author outlines the basic steps of the process of institutional evaluation and describes the scope of six major regional accrediting associations for postsecondary education. (SK)

Reviews major approaches to assessing library effectiveness and then proposes a systems model that conceptualizes effectiveness as a process of converting inputs to outputs. Implications for library management are discussed. (JD)

Examines productivity ratings of institutions based on publication in reading journals. (HOD)

Analysis of the ongoing debate in the United States on higher education quality and its consequences in practice. Looks for a basis for evaluating higher education in Sweden and other western European countries. Standardized tests, other evaluation methods, restrictions on institutional autonomy, and pitfalls of the current approach are discussed.…