Measuring Institutional Effectiveness and Efficiency
The research reports in this series elaborate statistical methods for measuring the extent to which institutions are effective and efficient in facilitating degree completion.
Measuring the effectiveness of two-year colleges: a comparison of raw and value-added performance indicators
July 7, 2017
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The Reliability and Validity of Using Regression Residuals to Measure Institutional Effectiveness in Promoting Degree Completion
October 27, 2015
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Evaluating the Accuracy of Productivity Indicators in Performance Funding Models
July 12, 2017
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Measuring the Efficiency of Postsecondary Institutions: A Regression-based Approach to Adjusting for Differences in Cost Structures
April 15, 2015
This study proposes an alternative efficiency indicator, wherein a common regression method is used to estimate whether educational expenditures are lower or higher than expected, given the institution’s degree production profile, faculty attributes, and differences in the cost of living.
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April 15, 2015
This study proposes an alternative efficiency indicator, wherein a common regression method is used to estimate whether educational expenditures are lower or higher than expected, given the institution’s degree production profile, faculty attributes, and differences in the cost of living.
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The Selection of Peer States for Performance Benchmarking in Higher Education
April 29, 2013
This working paper informs the selection of peer states for performance benchmarking by estimating the degree of similarity among states along three dimensions: population characteristics, capital advantage, and market conditions.
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April 29, 2013
This working paper informs the selection of peer states for performance benchmarking by estimating the degree of similarity among states along three dimensions: population characteristics, capital advantage, and market conditions.
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