The modern incarnation of institutional research has at its disposal an array of statistical, psychological, sociological and general analytical tools. This volume presents a group of informative examples and perspectives to help administrators realize the fullest potential of institutional research and understand various roles it can play.

It is also the source for information demanded by institutions external to the university or college: public and private, nonprofit and for-profit. This is the 141st volume of the Jossey-Bass higher education report New Directions for Higher Education. Addressed to presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other higher education decision makers on all kinds of campuses, "New Directions for Higher Education" provides timely information and authoritative advice about major issues and administrative problems confronting every institution.