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American Educational
Research Association
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The
American Educational Research Association aims at improving the educational
process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and
by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research
results.
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Assessment & Evaluation
on the Internet
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It
is a heavily annotated list of links compiled by Liselle Drake and
Lawrence Rudner at ERIC.
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Association
for Institutional Research (AIR)
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Includes
more than 3,100 institutional researchers, planners, and decision-makers
from higher education institutions. The
AIR exists to help advance research that will improve the understanding,
planning, and operation of higher education institutions.
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Association of American
Colleges and Universities
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Is
the leading national association devoted to advancing and strengthening
undergraduate liberal education.
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California
Association for Institutional Research
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Fosters
communication among people interested in institutional
research and/or planning in California institutions
of higher education. It facilitates the dissemination of relevant
information and provides support for professional development of individuals
engaged in institutional research and/or planning.
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California
Postsecondary Education Commission
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This
entity has statewide research, planning, needs assessment and coordination
responsibilities related to higher education in California. It is an
excellent source of statistical data related to higher education in
this state.
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| Chronicle
of Higher Education Facts & Figures |
Statistics
section of the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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| Consortium for Assessment and Planning Support (CAPS) |
CAPS
exists to provide a forum through which practitioners in the field
of higher education can share information and find group solutions
to day-to-day challenges in assessment and institutional planning.
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| EDUCAUSE |
EDUCAUSE
is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education
by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.
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| ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education |
ERIC-HE is one of 16 Clearinghouses funded by the Department of
Education as a part of the Educational Resources Information Center
(ERIC) System.
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| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) |
IPEDS
was established as the core postsecondary education data collection
program for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It
is a system of surveys designed to collect data from all primary providers
of postsecondary education.
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| National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) |
NCES
is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that
are related to education in the United States and other nations. It
is part of the U.S. Department of Education.
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| National Center for Post Secondary Teaching, Learning, and Assessment |
This
Center serves as magnet for research teams, individual faculty, visiting
scholars, and graduate research assistants working to improve practice
and policy-making in higher education.
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| National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) |
The
NCME is a professional organization for individuals involved in assessment,
evaluation, testing, and other aspects of educational measurement.
Members are involved in the construction and use of standardized tests;
new forms of assessment, including performance-based assessment, program
design, and program evaluation.
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| National Postsecondary Education Cooperative (NPEC). |
The NPEC's mission is to promote the quality, comparability and
utility of postsecondary data and information that support policy
development at the federal, state, and institutional levels.
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| Society for College and University Planning |
A
network of professionals dedicated to excellence in planning for higher
education.
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| Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
WASC
is one of six regional associations that accredit public and private
schools, colleges, and universities in the United States.
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