Allan Hancock College

Allan Hancock College, Allan Hancock Joint Community College District 36 of 61Activities for the Research and Evaluation Component:1. In order to bring greater focus to Research and Evaluation issues, AHC employs a full-time Directorof Institutional Research and Planning who provides analytic support and review of matriculationresearch issues and interfaces with the Matriculation Committee and the Planning Committee. (1 )2. Document the student learning outcomes research conducted within each component of matriculation.(1,2)3. Conduct validation studies of assessment instruments. Correlate mid term or final grades with testscores to calculate placement validity coefficients for the reading, writing and mathematicsassessments for placement into English and math courses. (2,3)4. Using multivariate analysis, evaluate various test scores and additional independent variables, usingmid-term or final grades as a criterion to determine cut-off scores that will maximize the number ofsuccessful students and minimize the number of unsuccessful students. (3)5. Conduct studies to assure that placement decisions based upon cut-off scores do notdisproportionately impact individuals of ethnic, gender, age or disability groups. (3,10).6. Conduct studies to determine the proportion of students enrolled in pre-collegiate (basic skills),associate degree-applicable or transfer level courses in reading, English and mathematics as afunction of ethnic, gender, age and disability group. If particular groups are over or under representedin certain placement levels, solicit input from appropriate departments to determine what appropriateaction is required. (4,10,11)7. Conduct studies to determine the proportion of students who enter and complete pre-collegiate (basicskills) courses, as a function of ethnic, gender, age and disability groups. (10,1 1,12)8. Conduct studies to determine the proportion of students who complete pre-collegiate (basic skills)courses and subsequently enter and complete associate degree-applicable or transfer level courses inreading, writing and mathematics, as a function of ethnic, gender, age and disability groups.(10,11,12,13)9. Survey students to determine their satisfaction with matriculation activities and other supportservices. (5)10. Analyze placement data to project needed sections of math and English courses. (4,5,6,7,8)11. Analyze the impact of matriculation on enrollment. (4,5,6,7,8)12. Conduct student surveys and prepare reports that indicate level of student satisfaction with collegewideprograms and services. (1,5,6)13. Establish and maintain a student data base including all data elements required for MISimplementation, to allow the district to determine student educational and support service needs,goals and other important characteristics. (4,5,6,7,9,10,16,17)14. Generate frequencies for the number of matriculation related exemptions by type. (1 4)15. Maintain a file on all appeals and complaints regarding placement and assessment. (15)