CFDA Number: | 84.116 - Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education |
Program Goal: To improve postsecondary education by making grants to institutions in support of reform and innovation. |
Objective 1 of 2: Promote reforms that improve the quality of teaching and learning and postsecondary institutions. |
Indicator 1.1 of 1: Replication of projects: The percentage of projects that are adopted in full or in part, or whose materials are used by other institutions. |
Source: Final Report Scorecard Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: January 2007 Explanation: FIPSE has shifted to a new online data collection instrument that allows for more accurate calculation of the measure. As a result of the changes in data collection and the results of an external evaluation of this measure through PPSS, FIPSE has revised the target for this measure for years 2006-2007. |
Objective 2 of 2: The institutionalization of FIPSE programs. |
Indicator 2.1 of 1: Projects sustained: The percentage of projects with a high likelihood of sustainability beyond federal funding, based on the project officer's determination. |
Source: Final Report Scorecard. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: January 2007 Explanation: FIPSE's emphasis on institutional contributions to projects and development of long-term continuation plans are designed to embed projects within campus structures. FIPSE has changed the way that it collects data through a new on-line data collection and scoring system. Based on the results of an external evaluation by PPSS, FIPSE has reset its FY 2006 and 2007 targets downward. Assessment of projects is based on onsite visitation, evaluation of projects, and review of final reports sent within 90 days after the completion of projects. |