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Author:   Trudy H. Bers ,  Trudy H. Bers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Jossey Bass Wiley
Volume:   143
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.50cm
Weight:   0.158kg
ISBN:  

9780470420041

ISBN 10:   0470420049
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   29 September 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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EDITOR?S NOTES (Trudy H. Bers). 1. Using Transcripts in Analyses: Directions and Opportunities (Linda Serra Hagedorn, Anne M. Kress) Practical lessons about how to do transcript analyses and to track student progress through transcript data are described in this chapter. 2. Retention Tracking Using Institutional Data (Fred Lillibridge) In this chapter, the author explains a sophisticated approach for tracking student cohorts within an institution, from entry through departure. 3. Using Student Tracking Data from an Institutional Perspective (Joanne Bashford) This chapter describes several examples of institutional use of state- and college-level tracking data to benchmark performance, improve student success, and enhance program effectiveness. 4. A Statewide Student Unit Record System: Florida as a Case Study (Jay Pfeiffer, Patricia Windham) The chapter describes the evolution, content, and use of Florida?s unit record system, which includes K?16 and employment data. It includes examples of how information derived from tracking is used both for state-level policy making and institution-level research and practice. 5. The National Student Clearinghouse: The Largest Current Student Tracking Database (Craig Schoenecker, Richard Reeves) The authors describe the National Student Clearinghouse, and opportunities and challenges for tracking community college students. They also offer system and institutional perspectives on using clearinghouse data to supply more comprehensive student and graduate tracking for reporting and accountability. 6. Tracking Low-Skill Adult Students Longitudinally: Using Research to Guide Policy and Practice (David Prince) Important constituencies for community colleges, noncredit and workforce development students are often ignored when institutions track students and report on outcomes. The author explores how the state of Washington examines the progress, performance, and outcomes of noncredit and workforce development students and also notes special challenges in researching these populations. 7. Using State Student Unit Record Data to Increase Community College Student Success (Peter Ewell, Davis Jenkins) This chapter builds on a recent eleven state audit of student unit systems and subsequent work describing such systems and their utility for policy makers. 8. Beyond Higher Education: Other Sources of Data for Tracking Students (David Stevens) A variety of nationwide systems might be used for tracking students; one example is the federal Employment Data Exchange System, which offers access to a variety of resources. 9. Conclusion and the Future (Trudy H. Bers) This brief concluding chapter presents final observations about tracking community college students. INDEX.

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TRUDY H. BERS is executive director of research, curriculum, and planning at Oakton Community College.

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