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Download full textBryant, Matt – Association for Institutional Research, 2021
Survey methodology is the dominant approach among universities in the United States for reporting employment outcomes for recent graduates. However, past studies have shown that survey methodology may yield upwardly biased results, which can result in overreporting of employment rates and salary outcomes. This case study describes the development…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Use, Labor Force, Institutional Research
Nathan Lieng; Jason L. Morín; Que-Lam Huynh; Janet S. Oh – Association for Institutional Research, 2024
Higher education leaders have repeatedly called for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, but many institutions continue to fall short. Data can play an integral role in this work; key among them are data on student demographics, including race/ethnicity. Meeting diversity, equity, and inclusion goals requires a thorough and nuanced…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Use, Minority Group Students
Association for Institutional Research, 2018
Higher education institutions in the United States have collected and analyzed data for decades. From mandatory reporting for state and federal compliance to ad hoc reporting for internal and external stakeholders, there are myriad business purposes for which administrators, staff, and faculty routinely gather data. As more colleges and…
Descriptors: Colleges, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning
Lillibridge, Fred; Swing, Randy L.; Jones, Darlena; Ross, Leah Ewing – Association for Institutional Research, 2016
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is engaged in a variety of efforts to document the current state of institutional research. In 2012, the Association initiated a critically important effort to identify the tasks involved in the work of institutional research (IR) across all titles and variations represented in its membership. This…
Descriptors: Institutional Research, Definitions, Leadership, Research Directors
Milam, John – Association for Institutional Research, 1999
This paper examines 17 national datasets that are available for policy studies and research about college faculty. The datasets include 11 containing faculty information, two about student enrollment, two about degrees awarded, and two about institutional activity. Each of the following datasets is individually described: (1) National Science…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Databases
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
