EDITOR?S NOTES (Daniel Teodorescu). 1. An Introduction to GIS:
Concepts, Tools, Data Sources, and Types of Analysis (Daniel D.
Jardine, Daniel Teodorescu)
This chapter presents an overview of the GIS concepts, tools,
sources of data, types of analysis, and potential applications in
institutional research.
2. Applications of GIS in Admissions and Targeting Recruiting
Efforts (Victor J. Mora)
A major strategic planning issue for college and university
admissions is the development of inquiries that will, when turned
into admitted students, fulfill stated institutional goals with
respect to quality, quantity, and diversity. This chapter describes
how GIS can be used to develop effective recruitment
strategies.
3. Mapping Data on Enrolled Students (Manuel Granados)
This chapter discusses how institutional researchers can use GIS to
examine the spatial component of enrollment data.
4. Integrating GIS into the Survey Research Process (David Roy
Blough)
GIS can add value to several stages of survey research: research
design, data analysis, and reporting. This chapter illustrates such
use with examples from surveys of the market for higher
education.
5. Building a GIS Database for Space and Facilities Management
(Nicolas A. Valcik, Patricia Huesca-Dorantes)
GIS can serve as an effective tool for space planning and
facilities management. This chapter describes the implementation of
an integrated GIS for facilities management at a public university.
The project focused on integrating utilities, spatial, and
relational information as well as distributing this information
over an intranet.
6. Developing Enterprise GIS for University Administration:
Organizational and Strategic Considerations (B. Grant
McCormick)
This chapter discusses the organizational challenges associated
with implementing a campuswide administrative GIS. The chapter
highlights opportunities as well as difficulties in using GIS in
higher education administration.
7. Using GIS in Alumni Giving and Institutional Advancement (Daniel
D. Jardine)
This chapter illustrates potential uses of GIS tools in presenting
and analyzing donor information and assisting fundraising
campaigns.
8. Bringing GIS Analysis to Institutional Research: Resources for
Practitioners (Daniel Teodorescu)
The chapter presents key resources for those who want to learn more
about GIS technology. The discussion includes information about GIS
books, software packages, data sources, and training options.
INDEX.
DANIEL TEODORESCU is director of institutional research at Emory University in Atlanta.
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