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Institutional Research

Institutional Research. August 2002. Introducing Institutional Research Consultancy Unit Value Added Process – Our Integrated Efforts Leading and Supporting Organisational Change Scope of activities / Developing Communities of Practice. Angel J Calderon, IRCU. I R - Definition.

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Institutional Research

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  1. Institutional Research August 2002 Introducing Institutional Research Consultancy Unit Value Added Process – Our Integrated Efforts Leading and Supporting Organisational Change Scope of activities / Developing Communities of Practice Angel J Calderon, IRCU

  2. I R - Definition • Study for the advancement of the postsecondary education sector • Organised attempt to strengthen an institution’s efficiency and effectiveness of its activities and programs and, • Bring about positive and lasting change on the education system as a whole

  3. IRCU Staff • Strategic Industry Advisor – David Garner • IR Advisor – Josie Palermo • Strategic Economist – David Rutherford • Systems Co-ordinator – Neil Wentworth • Business Analyst – Andrew Brion • Executive Assistant – Ann Hornsby • Head – Angel Calderon

  4. IRCU Framework • Seamless and multidisciplinary environment • Serve/Support implementation of RMIT’s strategic plan • Fulfils requirements of the VCEM, SPF and Project teams • Pivotal role in being and effective and proactive contributor to the advancement of RMIT

  5. IRCU Framework (Contd) • Engaged in • Evaluation and assessment research • Performance measurement • Educational research and • Monitoring developments in education, in related-industries and community-at-large

  6. ? Value Added Process Borderless / Global Sustainability Education/Training University integrated in the knowledge economy Web portal/ studies and data retrieval Longitudinal and trend analysis Tertiary/Quaternary Education Sector Market Interp & KValid Knowledge Learning Organisation Futures/ horizons Active Dissemin Publicat Integrated Scholarship Information Performance Indicators Market Analysis ES Benchmarking Evaluation and Assessment Research Institutional Comparisons Range of Disciplines Industry Segments Management Reports Statistical Fact Book Silos EFTSU / Contact Hours UEQ / UXQ Exp & Exp XYZ Bottom Up + Data CEQ / GDS Staff Publications / Resources Outcomes / Completions Enrolment Evaluation / Progress Admissions Finance Our Integrated/Focused Efforts Leading and Supporting Organisational Change

  7. DIK – Data Information Knowledge – Learning Organisation Intellectual capital Wisdom Responding Sharing Integrating Knowledge Discerning Interpreting Analysis Statistics and Information Management Storage and Retrieval Validation Data Collection Framing an Institutional Research / Planning Model for RMIT

  8. Objectives •  Chart – Slide 6 •  To systematically collect quantitative and qualitative information, reports and a body of knowledge •  To be the authoritative centre for IR, planning, statistics, performance and assessment and evaluation research •  To facilitate a process of integration, organization and dissemination of information in a systematic and functional manner

  9. Objectives – (Contd) • To provide sharp, focused and of high quality analyses empowering stakeholders to make well-informed and sound decisions •  To develop appropriate environmental scanning mechanisms to monitor and report on issues and  emerging trends impacting on the education sector • And…

  10. IRCU Activities • MI-K reports • Centre for Institutional Research, Performance and Assessment (CIRPA) • Horizon-Futures Work • Long Range Planning/Forecasting • Industry reviews • Environmental Scanning

  11. IRCU Activities (contd) • Consolidation of historical databases • Comparative analysis of the economics and sustainability of tertiary education • Development of an Institutional Fact Book • Making Successful Transitions • Communities of Practice

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