Inter-institutional data exchange
Subtitle: when to do it, what to look for, and how to make it work
By: James F. Trainer, editor.
Contributors: Trainer, James F.
Series: New directions for institutional research -- no. 89, Spring 1996.; New directions for institutional research -- no. 89.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 1996
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 109
Subjects: University cooperation -- United States.; Universities and colleges -- United States.
Description: This volume of New Directions for Institutional Research highlights the benefits and risks associated with participating in inter-institutional data exchanges and describes the various types of exchanges that are available. The chapters outline data-sharing activities from rather simple institution-to-institution exchanges to more complex, multilevel, multi-institution data-sharing consortia. They describe the mechanics of data exchange from rudimentary copying of paper surveys and reports to more technologically advanced electronic data submission and retrieval. The authors indicate how data exchanges can serve to enhance the planning process both on individual campuses and within larger systems. Conversely, they identify potential pitfalls related to openly sharing data with other institutions. Finally, the authors provide a blueprint for deciding whether it is in an institution's best interest to engage in this type of activity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.