Evaluation of Forty-Four University Research Programs that Receive Line-Item Appropriations from the Texas Legislature

In response to a 1987 report of the Texas Select Committee on Higher Education, the Texas Legislature mandated an assessment of research programs that receive separate line-item appropriations. The first-cycle assessment was carried out in 2 phases over a 10-month period. A self-study report form wa...

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Published in:SRA journal 1992-07, Vol.24 (1), p.57
Main Authors: Bowers, Lynne Jordan, Elliott, Roger W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration
Advisory Committees
Appropriations
Assessments
Colleges & universities
Committees
Consultants
Economic indicators
Educational Technology
Evaluators
Health Programs
Higher education
Legislation
Legislatures
Recommendations
Self study
Stakeholders
State Agencies
Student Participation
Technological Advancement
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Summary:In response to a 1987 report of the Texas Select Committee on Higher Education, the Texas Legislature mandated an assessment of research programs that receive separate line-item appropriations. The first-cycle assessment was carried out in 2 phases over a 10-month period. A self-study report form was sent to each of the state's 44 programs for completion. The report form asked directors to describe the objectives and accomplishments of the program and to provide quantitive data. Programs were to be recommended for reauthorization, revision, or discontinuation. Based on experiences during 2 cycles of the program, several conclusions regarding how such reviews should be conducted have been reached. The 4 major conclusions were: 1. The process is more important than the result because it causes staff to rethink objectives and make necessary changes. 2. The objective should be one of improving the program rather than simply evaluating it. 3. Credible and capable reviewers are critical. 4. To be effective, the process must be open and well understood by those involved.
ISSN:1062-8142
2573-7112