Educational Approval Board Approved Schools Conference EAB Effectiveness Survey Results David C. Dies, EAB Executive Secretary November 9, 2006

Session Overview Survey Purpose Response Summary Category Analysis

Survey Purpose EAB is Promoting Effective Schools Model Survey Reflects EAB Leading by Example Need for Schools to Collect Outcome Data –Focus on Employed / Student Satisfaction –Advisory Groups / Graduate Follow-up Needs Demonstrate One Type of Survey Instrument

Response Summary Sample Size –Electronic Only –200 Invites (25 General s) Completion Rate –120 Visits –83 Completes (~50% completion rate) –8 Partials Reopen Survey?

Category Analysis General/Classification Policy & Governance Staff Relations Approval Process Communications

Category Analysis General/Classification –Respondents Relatively equal school official representation. –Length of Approval 30% 20 –Wisconsin Location ¾ of respondents had a physical location. –School Type 28% degree-granting 56% non degree-granting 16% both

Category Analysis Policy & Governance –Modernization Awareness ¾ of respondents had awareness 53 comments (36 support, 4 oppose, 23 neutral) –Outcomes Emphasis Virtually all respondents indicated awareness –Support for Outcomes ¾ of respondents expressed support 36 comments (reasonable / verification) –EAB & School Collaboration

Category Analysis Staff Relations –96% of school officials report they know EAB staff. –Nearly all schools officials have interacted with EAB staff in past year. –95% of school officials rated this interaction as excellent/good. –Schools indicate they are comfortable seeking advice. –¼ of schools have never been visited. –Respondents report productive site visits. –School Visit Comments

Category Analysis Approval Process –School and Program Approval Guide Expectations Understandable Construction –Annual Renewal Process Clarity of instructions Staff Helpfulness Time to complete process Electronic Renewal –Suggestions for Improvement

Category Analysis Communications –¾ of respondents receive newsletter. –Popular Features Administrative Actions / School News / Staff News –EAB Website Access to Forms / Statutes & Rules –Conference / Regional Meetings ¾ of respondents have attended at least 1 conference / regional meetings.

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