## Abstract This chapter explores how institutional researchers can enhance their value by expanding roles in policy, planning, evaluation and assessment, and by assuming new roles in program design and knowledge generation.
Institutional research and new program development
โ Scribed by Richard A. Voorhees
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2005
- Weight
- 59 KB
- Volume
- 2005
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0271-0579
- DOI
- 10.1002/ir.161
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โฆ Synopsis
Abstract
This chapter offers techniques that can help institutional researchers play a more active role in the process of creating and modifying instructional programs to meet workforce needs.
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