IR Reference Documents
Web links and definitions for researchers.
Statewide and regional resources useful to research and planning offices of California community colleges.
Common definitions have been established by the RP Group so that meaning is added to data analyzed consistently over time, in relation to appropriate comparison groups used by California community college researchers. The definitions were adopted by the RP Group, after considerable consultation was provided by researchers across the state, and updated in February 2011.
Recent research reports and papers from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.
Background on ARCC, its purpose, and staff and their responsibilities in compiling this annual report.
Overview of enrollment strategies including research on specific groups, the student flow approach, establishing FTES targets, collecting needed information, and assessing physical usage.
Overview of accreditation responsibilities, standards, history, and the self-study process.
PowerPoint slides addressing research capacity, basic and advanced research methods, designs, and statistical techniques, and the importance of relationship building and how IR can contribute to fostering evidence-based culture on their campuses.