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Academic Performance Of Native And Transfer Students, John M. Krieg
Academic Performance Of Native And Transfer Students, John M. Krieg
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
In the Fall quarter of 2009, Western Washington University enrolled about 900 transfer students, one-third of the incoming freshmen class that quarter. More transfers were later admitted in the winter and spring quarters. Given the large numbers of transfer students attending Western and the likelihood of increased reliance upon transfers in the future, it is important to understand what, if any, performance differences exist between transfer and native students. This report compares academic success of natives and transfers using two measures: grades earned after achieving 90 credits and earning a Western degree. In order to make as precise comparisons as …
Freshmen Who Plan To Transfer (Analysis), Beth Hartsoch, John M. Krieg
Freshmen Who Plan To Transfer (Analysis), Beth Hartsoch, John M. Krieg
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
On the 2009 WELS baseline survey of incoming fall 2009 freshmen, thirteen percent indicate some likelihood of transferring prior to graduation. Western administrators are interested in the retention rate of these students, as well as demographic and educational history characteristics. This is a brief exploratory analysis of these questions.
A Profile Of The 2004 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Chris Stark
A Profile Of The 2004 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Chris Stark
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Profiles graduates from 2004, including gpas, honors, college of graduation, degree granted, etc.
Student Attitudes Toward General University Requirements (Gurs), Ryan Dickson, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney
Student Attitudes Toward General University Requirements (Gurs), Ryan Dickson, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Findings from the WELS survey series that focus on students' attitudes towards GURs are presented.
Student Contact With Their Academic Advisors, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Sharon Schmidtz
Student Contact With Their Academic Advisors, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Sharon Schmidtz
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Findings from the spring, 2004, WELS survey related to students familiarity with their academic advisors is presented.
New Transfer Focus Group Summary, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Ryan Dickson, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney
New Transfer Focus Group Summary, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Ryan Dickson, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
A sample of transfer students participated in a focus group on the issues faced by in-coming transfers.
Student Use Of Email, Ernest Sams
Student Use Of Email, Ernest Sams
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
We’re all aware that most of our students are heavy and proficient uses of e-mail. Despite that fact (or maybe because of it), we sometimes have a hard time figuring out which e-mail address to use to communicate with a class full of students. Should we always use the students’ official campus e-mail? The Hotmail, Yahoo, or AOL accounts that many students list for us? Are there tools available that facilitate e-mail communication with students?
Analysis Of The Change In Math Placement Test Instruments, Sharon Schmidtz, Carl Simpson
Analysis Of The Change In Math Placement Test Instruments, Sharon Schmidtz, Carl Simpson
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
In May of 2000 a new Math Placement Test (MPT) instrument was put into use and new cut-off scores inplemented. This report analyses the effectiveness of this change.
Community Service Activity By Western Washington University Students: Its Extent, Nature, And Impact On The Surrounding Community, Carl Simpson, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark
Community Service Activity By Western Washington University Students: Its Extent, Nature, And Impact On The Surrounding Community, Carl Simpson, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Executive Summary: At the request of President Morse and the Student Employment Center's Community Service/Volunteer Program, Western's 1994 alumni survey documented the extent and nature of community service activity by Western students, both as part of their course work and as non-course-based volunteer activities. We refer to these activities as "service learning." We also measured students' impressions concerning the value of their service experiences and estimated the impact of students' community service activities on the Bellingham and Whatcom County communities. Findings are based on responses by 1513 of the 2219 graduates in the Class of '93. Asked whether they had …
Uep Survey Of Port Angeles Area Employers Re. Environmental Training- 8/94, Western Washington University. Office Of Survey Research
Uep Survey Of Port Angeles Area Employers Re. Environmental Training- 8/94, Western Washington University. Office Of Survey Research
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
The report includes our best estimates of demand for personnel and training in Environmental Studies.
Analysis Of Student Essay Writing Skills In Entry-Level English Composition Courses At Western Washington University, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble
Analysis Of Student Essay Writing Skills In Entry-Level English Composition Courses At Western Washington University, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Executive Summary: During the Fall Quarter of 1990, all enrollees of English 101 and English 100 took ACT's Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) Writing Test (Essay); during the Winter and Spring Quarters all enrollees of English 101 took the CAAP test. Administration of the test was done by a joint effort of Western Washington University's Composition Program in the Department of English and the Office of Institutional Assessment and Testing. The CAAP test took two samples, both requiring students to respond in a persuasive or argumentative mode. This was considered appropriate for two reasons: 1) traditionally, freshmen college students …
Analysis Of Student Essay Writing Skills In Entry-Level English Composition Courses At Western Washington University, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney
Analysis Of Student Essay Writing Skills In Entry-Level English Composition Courses At Western Washington University, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
In the fall quarter, 1990, all students in English 101 and English 100 courses took the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) Writing Test. This reports presents the results.
A Comparative Analysis Of The Academic Performance Of Native And Transfer Students, Tracy Thorndike-Christ, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble
A Comparative Analysis Of The Academic Performance Of Native And Transfer Students, Tracy Thorndike-Christ, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Executive Summary: This study utilized the records of two samples of wwu upper¬ division students (those with 90 credits and above) to evaluate the relationships of academic performance to students' admission status (either native or transfer) and other selected student characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, and age. The first sample measured academic performance in terms of cumulative WWU GPA. The second sample looked at grades earned in 300 and 400 level courses only (upper-division GPA). This report was prepared as a follow-up to an earlier study that used a much more limited sample. Females were found to have consistently higher …
A Comparative Analysis Of The Academic Performance Of Native And Transfer Students, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, Tracy Thorndike-Christ
A Comparative Analysis Of The Academic Performance Of Native And Transfer Students, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, Tracy Thorndike-Christ
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Results of a study comparing the academic performance of native and transfer students.
Summary Report Of Admissions And Graduation Requirements Of Selected Units And Programs At Western Washington University, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Robert M. Thorndike
Summary Report Of Admissions And Graduation Requirements Of Selected Units And Programs At Western Washington University, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Robert M. Thorndike
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Summary of departmental admissions and graduation requirements.
Summary Report Of Admissions And Graduation Requirements Of Selected Units And Programs At Western Washington University, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Robert M. Thorndike, Joseph E. Trimble
Summary Report Of Admissions And Graduation Requirements Of Selected Units And Programs At Western Washington University, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Robert M. Thorndike, Joseph E. Trimble
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Executive Summary: During Winter Quarter of 1990, all college department chairs and the deans of Huxley and Fairhaven Colleges were sent a questionnaire intended to delineate admission and graduation requirements. The questionnaire was followed by a telephone or in-person interview. For the purposes of readability, all respondents are referred to as departments. The survey results showed that nineteen departments have self-generated admission requirements, whose categories are as follows: 1) overall university GPA; 2) completion of foundation courses; 3) GPA within foundation courses; 4) credit completion; 5) audition, portfolio, or resume review. Sixteen of the above nineteen departments have multiple requirements. …