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The development of a model for program improvement through follow-up of education administration graduates
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop a model for obtaining and using, for program improvement, information gained from follow-up studies of graduates of education administration programs. Data were gathered in several ways. First, literature was reviewed to identify elements essential for such a model. A listing was made of elements which appeared at least twice. Second, experts in educational evaluation reviewed and refined the list of elements. A model was then designed. To compare current follow-up practices with those outlined in the model, a questionnaire was mailed to the Plenary Session Representative of the 48 education administration departments belonging to the University Council for Educational Administration. Results of the questionnaire showed that the departments of less than half (47.6%) of the respondents conducted follow-up studies of their graduates. Lack of time was noted as the factor which prevented most departments from carrying out follow-up studies. Among the departments that conducted follow-up, adherence to the model was found in the following suggested components: multiple collection methods, high response density, broad dissemination of follow-up data, use of follow-up results for multiple programmatic decisions, and use of follow-up study recommendations in planning for, facilitating and implementing program improvement. The departments were generally not congruent with the following components of the model: multiple input into the design of the study, designation of an authority figure as manager of the study, multiple assessments, collection of a diversity of information, and regular and frequent follow-up. Telephone interviews with five of the respondents emphasized the importance of the elements of the model in gathering and using follow-up data for program improvement.
Subject Area
Higher education|School administration
Recommended Citation
Lotven, Carol Ann, "The development of a model for program improvement through follow-up of education administration graduates" (1991). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI9133300.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI9133300