Effectiveness of Institutional Research Survey -- 57 responses gathered in a Faculty meeting at Southeast Community College on 14 April 2000
1) Which of the following best describes the institutional research process at your college?
32
centralized 10 decentralized 13 don't know2) Has appropriate administrative responsibility been assigned to the IR function at your college?
4
no 37 yes 16 don't know3) How regularly does the institution evaluate the effectiveness of its institutional research function?
0
never 3 rarely 9 occasionally 25 frequently 20 don't know4) How effective is the institution in the following areas?
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Place a check-mark in the appropriate box |
Very Ineffective |
Ineffective |
Shows Improvement |
Effective |
Very Effective |
Don't Know |
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a) Data Collection |
3 |
3 |
6 |
25 |
10 |
4 |
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b) Data Dissemination |
3 |
3 |
6 |
26 |
10 |
3 |
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c) Data Analysis |
4 |
3 |
6 |
27 |
7 |
4 |
5) How satisfied are you that the IR function at your college adequately performs the following specific functions/activities in a manner consistent with your understanding of SACS expectations?
1 - Very Dissatisfied 2 - Dissatisfied 3 - Shows Improvement 4 - Satisfied 5 - Very Satisfied
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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a) use of external reports and studies |
2 |
3 |
7 |
29 |
10 |
|
b) design and implementation of internal reports related to students |
1 |
3 |
8 |
31 |
8 |
|
c) design and implementation of internal reports related to personnel |
2 |
3 |
5 |
32 |
8 |
|
d) design and implementation of internal reports related to facilities |
2 |
2 |
8 |
30 |
8 |
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e) design and implementation of internal reports related to equipment |
1 |
7 |
8 |
27 |
8 |
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f) design and implementation of internal reports related to programs |
2 |
5 |
4 |
31 |
8 |
|
g) design and implementation of internal reports related to services |
2 |
5 |
5 |
33 |
5 |
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h) design and implementation of internal reports related to fiscal resources |
3 |
6 |
6 |
31 |
6 |
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i) development of data bases for longitudinal studies |
1 |
3 |
8 |
32 |
10 |
|
j) development of data bases for statistical analysis |
2 |
2 |
7 |
29 |
9 |
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k) development of data bases to facilitate evaluation of curriculum |
2 |
5 |
5 |
30 |
9 |
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l) development of data bases to facilitate management activities |
2 |
4 |
8 |
28 |
7 |