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Educational Data Online, with Emphasis on Data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) January 11, 2012 Texas Economics and Data Association. THECB Duties. Similar to TEA, but for higher education
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Educational Data Online, with Emphasis on Data from the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board (THECB)January 11, 2012Texas Economics and Data Association
THECB Duties • Similar to TEA, but for higher education • Oversees and coordinates activities of Texas public universities, health-related institutions, and two-year colleges • Topics addressed concern: funding, facilities for state institutions, programs offered, promoting higher education attendance and success, accountability
What Data Does THECB Have? • Extensive submissions from public higher education institutions • Some data from independent institutions (Rice, St. Thomas, Baylor COM) • Some data from career colleges and universities (e.g., Univ. of Phoenix, ITT)
What Data Does THECB Have? (Cont.) • Texas Education Agency data • Texas Workforce Commission’s Wage Records • Adult Basic Education ??? • SAT/ACT • Federal Financial Aid data • Can ask for matching to Federal Office of Personnel Records and Military Records
FERPA • Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act authorized in 1974 • FERPA generally prohibits the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information derived from education records. • FERPA permits use of these educational records for activities such as evaluation, audits, and research to improve education.
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us http://www.txhighereddata.org/
www.thecb.state.tx.us www.highereddata.org Janet Beinke Planning and Accountability Division 512-427-6321 Janet.beinke@thecb.state.tx.us