Institutional Research

This page provides links to peer-reviewed publications and national-regional-state conference presentations carried out by members of the Institutional Research staff. Contact the appropriate IR staff member for further information.

Publications:

• Abreu-Ellis, C., Knight, W. E., & Ellis, J. B.  (2008).  Regular versus shorter orientation: A comparative study of student characteristics and retention.  Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 15(2), 56-68.
• Knight, W. E.  (2010).  In their own words: Effectiveness in institutional research.  AIR Professional File, 115.
• Knight, W. E.  (2009).  Student self-reported gains attributed to college attendance: Comparing two-year and four-year institutions.  IR Applications, 17.
• Knight, W. E., Hakel, M. D., & Gromko, M. H.  (2008). The relationship between electronic portfolio participation and student success.  AIR Professional File,107.
• Knight, W. E., & Leimer, C. L.  (2010).  Will IR staff stick? An exploration of institutional researchers’ intention to remain in or leave their jobs.  Research in Higher Education, 51(2), 109-131.
• Knight, B., Volkwein, F., & Voorhes, R.  (Discussion Leaders) & Leimer, C.,  (Facilitator).  (2010).  Optimizing effectiveness in institutional research.  Association for Institutional Research Forum White Paper No. 5. 
• Knight, W. E., Hakel, M. D., & Gromko, M. H.  (2006).  Research and learning intensive: Bowling Green State University commits to both.   About Campus, 10 (6), 24-27.
• Knight, W. E.  (2004).  Time to bachelor 's degree attainment: An application of descriptive, bivariate, and multiple regression techniques.  IR Applications, 2 .
• Knight, W. E.  (2004).  Influences on participation in a university faculty and staff giving campaign.  CASE International Journal of Educational Advancement, 4, 3 .
• Rogelberg, S.G., Conway, J.M., Sederburg, M.E., Spitzmuller, C., Aziz, S. & Knight, W.E. (2003).  Profiling active and passive nonrespondents to an organizational survey.  Journal of Applied Psychology, 88(6) , 11041114.
• Knight, W. E. (Ed.). (2003). A primer for institutional research (rev. ed.) . Tallahassee, FL: The Association for Institutional Research.
• Knight, W. E. (2003). Learning communities and first year programs: Lessons for planners. Planning for Higher Education, 31(4) .
• Knight, W. E. (2002). Toward a comprehensive model of influences upon time to bachelor’s degree attainment. AIR Professional File, 85 .
• Knight, W. E. (2001). Surviving and benefiting from an IR program review. AIR Professional File, 80 .

Presentations:

• Knight, W. E.  (2011).  Research in Focus: Using focus groups in institutional research.  The Ohio Association for Institutional Research and Planning Spring Conference, Ashland, OH.
• Knight, W. E.  (2011).  A method for determining the cost of graduate programs.  The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Toronto, CN.Knight, B., Volkwein, F., & Voorhes, R.  (Discussion Leaders) & Leimer, C.,  (Facilitator).  (2010).  Optimizing effectiveness in institutional research.  Association for Institutional Research Forum White Paper No. 5. Knight, W. E.  (2010). Academic Strategic Planning Presentation, Fall 2010
• Knight, W. E.  (2010). IR generations Study. paper and PowerPoint file. Association for Institutional Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
• Knight, W. E.  (2010). IR Job Turnover Study. Association for Institutional Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
• Knight, W. E., & Lerimer, C. L.  (2009).  Will IR staff stick?: An exploration of institutional researchers’ intention to remain in or leave their jobs.  The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Atlanta, GA.
• Knight, W. E., Gonzalez, A., McRobers, C., Ruhl-Smith, C. (2007).   Best Practices for Student Success: A Comprehensive, Collaborative Effort . CSRDE 2007-08 Webinar Series Number 1
• Zhang, R. W.  (2007).      Using A Student Flow Model To Track Nontraditional Students . The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Kansas City, MO.
• Knight, W. E.  (2007).  Learning Communities and First Year Programs: Tools for Student Success .  Invited presentation at the Ohio Board of Regents Student Success Summit, Columbus, OH.
• Knight, W. E.  (2007).  In Their Own Words: Effectiveness in Institutional Research .  The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Kansas City, MO.
• Knight, W. E., Coperthwaite, C. A., Coughlin, M. A., Bers, T. H., Easterling, D. N., & Evenbeck, S. C.  (2007).  Student Self-Reported Gains Attributed to College Attendance: Comparing Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions.  The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Kansas City, MO. paper and tables
• Knight, W. E., Hakel, M., Folkins, J., & Kennell, R.  (2007).  Academic Administrators?Decisions About Resource Allocation: Do Disciplinary Differences Matter?   The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Kansas City, MO.
• Knight, W. E., & Zhang, R.  (2006).   A tool for tracking the enrollment flow of older undergraduates .  Poster session at the Association for Institutional Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
• Knight, W. E.  (2006).   Key performance indicators in higher education .  Invited panelist and moderator at the Ohio Association for Institutional Research and Planning conference, Canton, OH.
• Knight, W. E.  (2006).  Modeling the effects of a university staff retire and re-hire program (1, 2, 3 ). Demonstration at the Association for Institutional Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
• Knight, W. E., Korfhage, M., Brown, J. A., Garcia, P., Luan, J., Serban, A., Zhai, M., Molina, E. A., Hunter, L. T., Green, M. D., Cashell, P. A., Chen, Y., & Stanley,     E. C.  (2006).  Effectiveness through diversity: The challenge for institutional research.  Panel at the Association for Institutional Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
• Knight, W. E., McCormick, A., Zhao, C., Borden, V. M. H., Sapp, M. M., & Tamada, M. K.  (2006).  The new Carnegie classifications: Challenges and opportunities for the IR community .  Panel at the Association for Institutional Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
• Knight, W. E., Hakel, M, & Gromko, M.  (2006).  The relationship between electronic portfolio participation and student success ( 1, 2, 3).  Paper presented at the Association for Institutional Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
• Knight, W. E., Chambers, S. L., Goldfarb, A., Lee, M. B., Middleton, C. R., & O’Brien,  G. M.  (2006).  Presidents perspectives on IR’s role in institutional improvement  and effectiveness.  Panel at the Association for Institutional Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
• Luan, J., Chen, Y., Russell, T., & Knight, W. E.  (2006).  What does the price of tea in China have to do with the U.S.?: A long view of information economics of distance education and information technology.  Panel at the Association for Institutional Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
• Gonzalez, A., Knight, W. E., McRoberts. C., & Ruhl-Smith, C.  (2005).  Best practices for student success at Bowling Green State University: A comprehensive, collaborative effort.  National Symposium on Student Retention, Dallas, TX.
• Knight, W. E. & Zhang, R. W.  (2005). Developing and using a faculty flow model. ( 1, 2, 3 ). The Association for Institutional Research Forum, San Diego, CA.
• McRoberts, C., Knight, W. E., & Zhang, R. W.  (2005).  Institutional Research in support of enrollment management.  The Association for Institutional Research Forum, San Diego, CA.
• Knight, W. E.  (2004).  Assessment in Student Affairs: To Survive and Thrive .  Connecticut Community-Technical College System.  June 10, 2004.
• Knight, W. E.  (2004).  FSSE 2003 and NSSE 2003 Presentation at Student Affairs Planning Retreat
• Knight, W. E.  (2004).  Student, institutional, and state policy effects upon time to bachelor’s degree attainment ( 1 , 2 ).  The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Boston, MA.
• Knight, W. E. & Wu, J (2003). FSSE 2003 Presentation to Faculty Senate Executive Committee .
• Knight, W. E.  (2003).  Why You Should Become Involved in Accreditation . The Ohio Association for Institutional Research and Planning Fall Conference, Worthington, Ohio.
• Knight, W. E.  (2003).  Assessment Techniques and Results.  Learning Community Open House:  Residential Learning Communities in Action, Bowling Green, Ohio.
• Henry, B. L. & Knight, W. E. (2003). What Matters in the University Graduation of Community College Transfer Students. The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Tampa, FL.
• Knight, W. E. (2003). Influences on Participation in a University Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign . The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Tampa, FL.
• Knight, W. E. (2002). Learning Communities, First Year Programs and Their Effectiveness: The Role of the IR Office. The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Toronto, CN.
• Knight, W. E., & Clemetsen, B. A. (1999). A Structural Model of Effects Upon College Students’ Self-Reported Gains. The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Seattle, WA.
• Knight, W. E., McRoberts, C., Rogers, G. A., & Gaylord, T. (2002). Two paths down the road toward data warehousing. The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Toronto, CN.
• Knight, W. E., & Mishler, C. (2002).  Institutional Planning and NCAHLC Criterion 4: What’s Going On, What Works, and What to Look For . Invited presentation at the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Learning annual conference. Chicago, IL.
• McRoberts, C., Knight, W. E., & Zhang, R. (2001).   Improving Student Financial Aid Research In the IR Office-How We Did It. The Association for Institutional Research Forum, Long Beach, CA.