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HEA: Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education - FY 2007


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.
 
Measure 1.1.1 of 1: The percentage of FIPSE grantees reporting project dissemination to others.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1998
92
 
1999
100
 
2000
83
100
2001
96
85
2002
95
95
2003
88
95
2004
88
95
2005
96
95
2006
 
90
2007
 
90

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.
 
Measure 2.1.1 of 1: The percentage of FIPSE projects reporting institutionalization on their home campuses.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1998
93
 
1999
96
 
2000
94
100
2001
100
95
2002
96
95
2003
96
95
2004
90
95
2005
94
95
2006
 
91
2007
 
92

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.
 


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Last Modified: 01/27/2006