Institutional Research & Assessment Resources
A variety of resources related to student learning, assessment, and institutional effectiveness are available online. The following list is but a sampling of the resources available.
Organizations
- Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
A voice and force for liberal education in the 21st century. -
Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
Organization devoted to supporting and advancing the study of higher education. -
Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)
A consortium of 14 independent liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. -
American College Personnel Association - Commission on Assessment and Evaluation
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National Association of Student Personnel Administrators - Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Knowledge Community
- The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- The Higher Learning Commission, Cornell’s institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Data Sharing
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The core postsecondary education data collection program for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the U.S. Department of Education. - IPEDS College Navigator
This tool provides information on all schools - helpful to parents and prospective students in understanding the differences between schools. - IPEDS Peer Analysis System
Provides instructions on how obtain comparative data on colleges and universities.