Each year the RP
Group recognizes outstanding research and planning efforts.
The following awards were
presented at the 39th Annual RP Group Conference.
May, 2001
Category One
Award for
Excellence
Ruth Logan and Peter Geltner
Santa
Monica College
The
Influence of Session Length on Student Success
Project Summary: This study reviews the influences of term length on student success rates. In examining courses offered in 6-week, 8-week, and 16-week patterns, the authors found that both the student success rate and the student retention rate were significantly higher in shorter-term courses. Analysis of a variety of sub-categories including different faculty and different students groups provided these same, consistent results.
Award of
Distinction
Christopher Myers, Larry Imwalle,
Daniel Chodos, Stephanie Betancourt, and Sharon Perez
Hartnell College
1998
Diversity Survey Final Report
Project Summary: This report summarizes the results of diversity surveys administered to employees and students at Hartnell College. The purpose of these surveys was to identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement related to diversity issues. The results were intended to be used to develop and implement ideas that would enhance Hartnell's campus climate to be more supportive of students and employees.
Award of
Distinction
Andreea M. Serban
Santa Barbara City
College
Evaluation
of Fall 1999 Online Courses
Project Summary: The tremendous growth of online, Internet-based education is an acknowledged trend, however, the debate over its value and quality is far from reaching a resolution. This study presents both an approach to profiling and tracking students enrolled in online courses and to evaluating the effectiveness of online education in terms of student outcomes. Issues addressed include profiling and evaluation taxonomy, study method, data sources and analysis, and implications for the marketing and delivery of online education. The study provides an evaluation framework that any college offering online courses and programs could replicate.
