18.01.2014 Views

Title of Effective Practice: - California Postsecondary Education ...

Title of Effective Practice: - California Postsecondary Education ...

Title of Effective Practice: - California Postsecondary Education ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Direct Connection to Policy Area 6 <strong>of</strong> The Illinois Commitment<br />

<strong>Education</strong> Department Database<br />

Trinity Christian College<br />

What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice?<br />

While advising students, the database allows immediate access to advisee GPA, types <strong>of</strong> field and clinical<br />

experiences completed, and evaluations <strong>of</strong> those experiences. This enables appropriate decisions regarding<br />

continuation and next steps in the education program. Another section <strong>of</strong> the database includes alumni<br />

information to allow correspondence for alumni surveys.<br />

Description <strong>of</strong> the effective practice:<br />

The system periodically sweeps registrar records and education department records and integrates pertinent data<br />

into an online tool which can be accessed by faculty and staff. The system was developed during the spring,<br />

2006 semester using in-house resources, at a nominal cost.<br />

How does this practice achieve sustainability?<br />

The system helps ensure that advising decisions are based on the most current data. It also helps in conducting<br />

alumni surveys, which produces data upon which to make program improvements.<br />

What are the results/measurable outcomes?<br />

Qualitative data so far include positive responses from faculty who have accessed the system during spring<br />

registration. Alumni survey response rate has been higher than institutional averages.<br />

Contact Information<br />

Name: Dr. Rick Snoeyink<br />

Email: rick.snoeyink@trnty.edu<br />

Phone: (708) 239-4799<br />

197

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!