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Empowering Transformation Through Structure: Assessing Effectiveness On The Organizational Placement Of Institutional Researchers, Nicholas R. Gill May 2017

Empowering Transformation Through Structure: Assessing Effectiveness On The Organizational Placement Of Institutional Researchers, Nicholas R. Gill

All Theses And Dissertations

Higher education has a rich history steeped in the assumed trust of academia; however, shrinking resources have increased the demand for more objective assessment. Institutional Researchers (IR) have emerged as agents of change, adding college-wide assessment to their responsibilities alongside pragmatic reporting (Ross & Swing, 2016; Terenzini, 2012). As data-driven culture is still a relatively new institutional framework, IR may hold the key to engendering trust around this new status quo (Kirby & Floyd, 2016). This study explored the role of organizational structure in promoting the strategic success of Institutional Researchers. The researcher examined eight field professionals through the conceptual …


The Impact Of A Community Of Practice On The Development Of The Three Tiers Of Organizational Intelligence In The Institutional Research Professional, Rebecca S. Fidler-Sheppard Mar 2017

The Impact Of A Community Of Practice On The Development Of The Three Tiers Of Organizational Intelligence In The Institutional Research Professional, Rebecca S. Fidler-Sheppard

Theses and Dissertations

The demands and expectations on Institutional Research (IR) have continued to expand over the years, yet there have been no studies on cost effective ways to develop and maintain the knowledge and skills needed by professionals in the field. This quantitative study supplemented with limited qualitative data explored the impact of participating in an Institutional Research (IR) affinity group on the development of the three tiers of organizational intelligence and the strength and nature of the social network that exists among the participants. Surveys were collected from members of a community college IR affinity group in New Jersey along with …


A Qualitative Toolkit For Institutional Research, Chrystal A. George Mwangi, Genia Bettencourt Jan 2017

A Qualitative Toolkit For Institutional Research, Chrystal A. George Mwangi, Genia Bettencourt

Published Work

This chapter provides tools, resources, and examples for engaging qualitative inquiry as a part of institutional research and assessment. It supports the development of individual ability and organizational intelligence in qualitative inquiry.


Udc Community College Online Education Enrollment Report, Bradley J. Coverdale Jan 2013

Udc Community College Online Education Enrollment Report, Bradley J. Coverdale

Bradley J Coverdale

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Analyzing Institutional Data To Determine Which Characteristics Best Predict Graduation Rates At Colleges Or Universities., Bradley J. Coverdale Jan 2013

Analyzing Institutional Data To Determine Which Characteristics Best Predict Graduation Rates At Colleges Or Universities., Bradley J. Coverdale

Bradley J Coverdale

No abstract provided.