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 Benchmarking Statistics

• Key UOW Statistics, Surveys, National Benchmarks and International Rankings
• Performance Indicators Reporting System (UOW internet access required)
  
  

 Additional References

Alstete, Jeffery W. (1996). Benchmarking in higher education: adapting best practices to improve quality. Washington: ASHE.

AUQA  Australian Universities Quality Agency. AUQA Good Practice Database.

ACODE Australasian Council on Open Distance and E-Learning (ACODE), Benchmarks for the use of Technology in Learning and Teaching in Universities.

Fielden, J. (1997). Benchmarking University Performance. CHEMS Paper No. 19.

Garlick, S., & Pryor, G. (2004). Benchmarking the University: Learning about improvement. Department of Education Science & Training.

Jackson, N. & Lund, H. (2000). Benchmarking for higher education. Society for Research into Higher Education & Open University.

Mckinnon, K. R., Walker, S. H. & Davis, D. (2000). Benchmarking: A manual for Australian Universities. Department of Education Science & Training.

McNair, CJ. & Leibfried, KHJ. (1992). Benchmarking: a tool for continuous improvement (1st Ed.). New York, NY: Harper Business.

NIES. (1995). Benchmarking self help manual: your organisation’s guide to achieving best practices /Best Practice Program (2nd Ed.). Canberra: Australian Govt. Pub. Service.

Patterson, JG. (1996). Benchmarking basics: looking for a better way. Menlo Park, Calif. : Crisp

Shafer, B. S., Coate, L. E. (1992). Benchmarking in Higher Education: A Tool for Improving Quality and Reducing Cost. 26(5), pp 28-35. NACUBO Business Officer

Smith, H.. Armstrong, M., & Brown, S. (1999) Benchmarking and threshold standards in higher education. London : Kogan Page

Stella, A., & Woodhouse, D. (2007). Benchmarking in Australian Higher Education: A Thematic Analysis of AUQA Audit Reports. Australian Universities Quality Agency.   

Tucker, S. (1996). Benchmarking: a guide for educators. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press

Wilson, A., & Pitman, L. (2000). Best Practice Handbook for Australian University Libraries. Department of Education Science & Training.

Zairi, M. (1996). Benchmarking for Best Practice: continuous learning through sustainable innovation. Oxford; Boston: Butterworth Heineman

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