expanding a small ir office by engaging undergraduate student researchers kathy l. pulotu ronald m....
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Expanding a Small IR Office Expanding a Small IR Office by Engaging Undergraduate by Engaging Undergraduate
Student ResearchersStudent Researchers
Expanding a Small IR Office by Engaging Undergraduate
Student Researchers
Kathy L. Pulotu
Ronald M. Miller, Ph. D
Paul H. Freebairn, Ed. D
The Setting: BYU-HawaiiThe Setting: BYU-HawaiiThe Setting: BYU-Hawaii
2500 students Mission to serve Asia and the Pacific 50% are international students Participation in NSSE, CIRP, and other
national surveys for several years Ongoing campus surveys on graduating
students, alumni, faculty evaluations
The Question:The Question:The Question:
How does a small IR office conduct research and analysis while maintaining the daily load of responsibilities?
The Answer:The Answer:The Answer:
By collaborative team effort from key players across the university –
including students
The PlayersThe PlayersThe Players
IR Staff
AdministratorsFaculty
Students
The Conceptual Model:The Conceptual Model:The Conceptual Model:
Needs Roles Benefits
IR StaffTime/manpower for in depth statistical analyses and reports
Provide data and guidance on data definitions; contribute to theory
Research that fuels initiatives on campus and leads to presentations
AdministratorsResearch to support assessment and accreditation initiatives
Designate research topics; provide financial support
Validated data for decision making purposes
FacultySupport for research leading to presentations and publications
Teach; Implement practical applications of theoretical concepts
Present and Publish; Find value in student success
StudentsMotivating practical experience in research and problem solving
Primary implementation workforce; contribute to theory; student leaders
1 on 1 interaction with faculty & administrators; broadened opportunities for career and education
Evolution of the TeamEvolution of the TeamEvolution of the Team
Find motivated students and faculty looking for research opportunities
Set up the structure Execute through close mentorship by
faculty, admin, and employees
IR Analyst ExperienceIR Analyst ExperienceIR Analyst Experience
Become a contributor to research activities that benefit the campus
Learn and practice research methods and techniques
Present research at AIR Forum
Faculty ExperienceFaculty ExperienceFaculty Experience Benefits for Tenure Personal Satisfaction Student Selection
(Screening Course and Mentoring)
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Six Sigma Training
How do we motivate How do we motivate studentsstudents to help?to help?
How do we motivate students to help?
Vision Visible career path Value of education
Hands on experience Passionate Faculty
Student ExperienceStudent ExperienceStudent Experience Research
Research Methodology, Data Collection, Survey Draft, Data Analysis, Report Writing, and Presentations
Leadership Project Management, Student Lead,
Team Leaders, Senior and Junior Researchers
Team OrganizationTeam OrganizationTeam OrganizationThe Committee
Administrators, Faculty, IR Staff, Student Leads
Faculty Mentor
Student Lead
Topic Group Lead(i.e. Gender)
Topic Group Lead(i.e. Class)
Topic Group Lead(i.e. Ethnicity)
Topic Group Lead(i.e. Major)
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
Group Member
The Model in Use The Model in Use ElsewhereElsewhere
The Model in Use Elsewhere
Polynesian Cultural Center Tonga China
Meeting CycleMeeting CycleMeeting Cycle
2.Group Leads Meeting
•Make group assignments•Explain new direction(s)
•Set deadlines
1.Committee Meeting
•Discuss new research projects•Review work on current projects
•Decide what needs to be done next
3.Group-Mentor Meeting
•Clarify assignments•Learn techniques for
completing assignments
4.Topic Group Meeting
•Run stats•Complete assignments
•Report to leads
What can you do?What can you do?What can you do?
Identify players on your campus Appeal to their needs/motivations Get backing from Administrators
Questions?Questions?Questions?
Contact InformationContact InformationContact Information
Kathy L. Pulotu
Ronald M. Miller
Paul H. Freebairn