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Conference Papers

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Southern African Association for Institutional Research (SAAIR)

Archer, E (2020) Never let a good crisis go to waste, online.
Archer, E. (2020) 4IR and the new normal for Higher Education. online
Archer, E. (2020) Understanding the work of an IR office: How is IR work different from other types of research? online
Archer, E. & Crespin-Meuller, G (2019). What makes an Institutional Research Professional tick: Successful Habits and Attitudes. SAAIR 2019, Limpopo.
Fynn, AWR. &Archer, E. (2019). The missing link in learning analytics: Pedagogical Maturity. SAAIR 2019, Limpopo.
Archer, E. (2018). The Institutional Needs Hierarchy: a heuristic for information needs prioritisation. Southern African Association of Institutional Research, Durban, South Africa , 12-15 November 2018.
Archer, E. & Booi, E. (2018). Who is afraid of the Big Bad GDPR? Southern African Association of Institutional Research, Durban, South Africa , 12-15 November 2018.
Molapo, M.P., Liebenberg H., Mapolisa, S. & Archer, E. (2017). Business as (Un)usual: South African Higher education after two decades of democracy (Panel Discussion). Southern African Association of Institutional Research, Windhoek, Namibia.
Barnes, G., & Archer, E. (2016). DigitalDNA: Re-thinking traditional BI development techniques for evidence-based decision making. SAAIR, 18 October, NWU, RSA.
Mapolisa, S. , Archer, E. & Chetty, Y. (2014). Can UNISA as an Open Distance Learning (ODL) university be everything to everyone, everywhere? A qualitative IR study providing evidence-based decision support by exploring the complexities. Paper presented at the SAAIR Conference, 16-18 September 2014, SA.
Chetty, Y. & Archer, E. (2013). A non-academic risk intervention aimed at enhancing the student experience: The case of Unisa. Paper presented at SAAIR 2013. October 2013, Pretoria: South Africa.

European Association of Institutional Research (EAIR)

Archer, E. & Crespin-Meuller, G. (2019). Habits and attitudes associated with success in professions related to Institutional Research. European Association of Institutional Research (EAIR), Leiden, Netherlands, 2019
Archer, E. (2017). Tipping point: Institutional Research and the financial realities of higher education. European Association of Institutional Research Forum, Porto, Portugal, 3-6 September 2017.
Archer, E. & Barnes, G. (2015). Re-examining dashboard development: putting the horse back in front of the cart. Paper presented at the EAIR Conference, 30 August-2 September 2015, Krems, Austria
Archer, E. & Chetty, Y. (2012). Graduate Employability: Conceptualisation and findings from the University of South Africa. Paper presented at the European Association for Institutional Research Forum. September 2012, Stavanger: Norway.

Association for Institutional Research (AIR)

Fehringer, J., Mejia, C., Archer, E., Dako-Gyeke P., George, S., Torres, P., Bobrow, E. & Millar, E (2017). Qualitative Methods for Evaluation: Moving from Afterthought to Forethought (Panel). Association of Institutional Research (AIR), USA, Washington D.C., 6-11 November 2017.

Nduna Employability Conference

Archer, E (2017). Graduate Employability in South Africa. Nduna Employability conference, Johannesburg, South Africa 16-17 March, 2017.

Technology, Knowledge & Society (TKS)

Cuthbertson, G & Archer, E (2017). Research Data Management and Change Management. 13th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge & Society, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada 26-28 May 2017.

International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)

De Hart, K., Chetty, Y. & Archer, E. (2015). Adoption of Open Educational Resources by staff at a distance education institution. ICDE, 13-16 August, Suncity, RSA
Archer, E., Barnes, G., Chetty, Y., Prinsloo, P. & Van Zyl, D. (2014). Bigger data as better data: an exploration in the context of distance education. Paper presented at the ICED Conference, 16-18 June 2014, Stockholm: Sweden.

UK and Ireland Higher Education (HEIR)

Archer, E. & Chetty, Y. (2015). Making the transition: Graduateness and employability in an Open Distance Learning university. Paper presented at the HEIR Conference, 10-11 September 2015, Scotland.
Chetty, Y., Archer, E. & De Hart, K. (2014). A baseline study of Open Educational Resources (OER) at an Open Distance Learning (ODL) university: An example of institutional research embracing 21st century developments in higher education. Paper presented at the HEIR Conference, 8-9 September 2014, UK.

Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA)

Archer, E., Barnes, G., Chetty, Y., Prinsloo, P. & Van Zyl, D. (2013). Bigger data as better data: an exploration in the context of distance education. Paper presented at the HELTASA Conference, 27 November 2013, Pretoria: South Africa.

International Conference on School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI)

Archer, E., Scherman, V. & Howie, S.J. (2011). Bridging the gap: design principles for the optimising of feedback systems for monitoring learner performance. Paper presented at the International Conference on School Effectiveness and Improvement. January 2011, Limassol: Cyprus.
Archer, E., Scherman, V. & Howie, S.J. (2010). Models of effective data use: Does one size fit all? A South African perspective. Paper presented at the International Conference on School Effectiveness and Improvement. January 2010, Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia.

Cambridge Commonwealth Education Centre International Invitational Conference

Scherman, V., Howie, S.J. & Archer, E. (2010). The interface between monitoring performance and how data are used. Paper presented at the Cambridge Commonwealth Education Centre International Invitational Conference. 30 July 2010: Mauritius.

University of Twente

Archer, E. & Scherman, V. (2009). Ubuntu and modern test theory: stories of data use out of Africa. Paper presented at the international data use symposium at the University of Twente. 24 September 2009: Enschede, Netherlands.

Post-graduate Research Indaba

Archer, E. (2009). Scenarios of effective data use: Does one size fit all? Paper presented at the Post-graduate Research Indaba., October 2009: Pretoria, South Africa.
Archer, E. (2006). Research and rigour in Post-modern educational research. Paper presented at the 6th Annual University of Pretoria Post-graduate Research Indaba, 13 October 2006: Pretoria: South Africa.

Progress in International Reading Literacy Study

Archer, E & Zimmerman, L. (2007). Home literacy activities of South African learners. Paper presented at the national seminar on South African research findings of Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, November 2007: Pretoria, South Africa.

European Conference for Educational Research

Scherman, V, Howie, S. & Archer, E (2006). From teaching to learning: The role of feedback in improving educational quality. Paper presented at European Conference for Educational Research, September 2008: Göteburg, Germany.

International Test Commission (ITC)

Howie, S., Scherman, V., Archer, E. & Eiselen, S. (2006). Translation and adaptation issues when introducing PIPS in South Africa. Paper presented at the 5th conference of the International Test Commission. July 2006: Brussels, Belgium.

Umalusi

Scherman, V., Archer, E. & Howie, S.J. (2006). Locating the local village within the global village: assessment possibilities and practical challenges. Conference proceedings, 4th Sub-regional conference on assessment in education, 26-30 June 2006: Pretoria, South Africa.

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Southern African Association for Institutional Research (SAAIR)

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Archer, E (2020) Never let a good crisis go to waste, online.

​ European Association of Institutional Research (EAIR)​​

Archer, E. & Crespin-Meuller, G. (2019). Habits and attitudes associated with success in professions related to Institutional Research. European Association of Institutional Research (EAIR), Leiden, Netherlands, 2019

Archer, E. (2017). Tipping point: Institutional Research and the financial realities of higher education. European Association of Institutional Research Forum, Porto, Portugal, 3-6 September 2017.

Archer, E. & Barnes, G. (2015). Re-examining dashboard development: putting the horse back in front of the cart. Paper presented at the EAIR Conference, 30 August-2 September 2015, Krems, Austria

Archer, E. & Chetty, Y. (2012). Graduate Employability: Conceptualisation and findings from the University of South Africa. Paper presented at the European Association for Institutional Research Forum. September 2012, Stavanger: Norway.

​Association for Institutional Research (AIR)

Fehringer, J., Mejia, C., Archer, E., Dako-Gyeke P., George, S., Torres, P., Bobrow, E. & Millar, E (2017). Qualitative Methods for Evaluation: Moving from Afterthought to Forethought (Panel). Association of Institutional Research (AIR), USA, Washington D.C., 6-11 November 2017.

Nduna Employability Conference

Archer, E (2017). Graduate Employability in South Africa. Nduna Employability conference, Johannesburg, South Africa 16-17 March, 2017.

Technology, Knowledge & Society (TKS)

Cuthbertson, G & Archer, E (2017). Research Data Management and Change Management. 13th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge & Society, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada 26-28 May 2017.

International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)

De Hart, K., Chetty, Y. & Archer, E. (2015). Adoption of Open Educational Resources by staff at a distance education institution. ICDE, 13-16 August, Suncity, RSA

Archer, E., Barnes, G., Chetty, Y., Prinsloo, P. & Van Zyl, D. (2014). Bigger data as better data: an exploration in the context of distance education. Paper presented at the ICED Conference, 16-18 June 2014, Stockholm: Sweden.

UK and Ireland Higher Education (HEIR)

Archer, E. & Chetty, Y. (2015). Making the transition: Graduateness and employability in an Open Distance Learning university. Paper presented at the HEIR Conference, 10-11 September 2015, Scotland.

Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA)

​Archer, E., Barnes, G., Chetty, Y., Prinsloo, P. & Van Zyl, D. (2013). Bigger data as better data: an exploration in the context of distance education. Paper presented at the HELTASA Conference, 27 November 2013, Pretoria: South Africa.

International Conference on School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI)

Archer, E., Scherman, V. & Howie, S.J. (2011). Bridging the gap: design principles for the optimising of feedback systems for monitoring learner performance. Paper presented at the International Conference on School Effectiveness and Improvement. January 2011, Limassol: Cyprus.

Archer, E., Scherman, V. & Howie, S.J. (2010). Models of effective data use: Does one size fit all? A South African perspective. Paper presented at the International Conference on School Effectiveness and Improvement. January 2010, Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia.

Cambridge Commonwealth Education Centre International Invitational Conference

Scherman, V., Howie, S.J. & Archer, E. (2010). The interface between monitoring performance and how data are used. Paper presented at the Cambridge Commonwealth Education Centre International Invitational Conference. 30 July 2010: Mauritius.

University of Twente

Archer, E. & Scherman, V. (2009). Ubuntu and modern test theory: stories of data use out of Africa. Paper presented at the international data use symposium at the University of Twente. 24 September 2009: Enschede, Netherlands.

Post-graduate Research Indaba

Archer, E. (2009). Scenarios of effective data use: Does one size fit all? Paper presented at the Post-graduate Research Indaba., October 2009: Pretoria, South Africa.

Archer, E. (2006). Research and rigour in Post-modern educational research. Paper presented at the 6th Annual University of Pretoria Post-graduate Research Indaba, 13 October 2006: Pretoria: South Africa.

Progress in International Reading Literacy Study

Archer, E & Zimmerman, L. (2007). Home literacy activities of South African learners. Paper presented at the national seminar on South African research findings of Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, November 2007: Pretoria, South Africa.

European Conference for Educational Research

Scherman, V, Howie, S. & Archer, E (2006). From teaching to learning: The role of feedback in improving educational quality. Paper presented at European Conference for Educational Research, September 2008: Göteburg, Germany.

International Test Commission (ITC)

Howie, S., Scherman, V., Archer, E. & Eiselen, S. (2006). Translation and adaptation issues when introducing PIPS in South Africa. Paper presented at the 5th conference of the International Test Commission. July 2006: Brussels, Belgium.

Umalusi

Scherman, V., Archer, E. & Howie, S.J. (2006). Locating the local village within the global village: assessment possibilities and practical challenges. Conference proceedings, 4th Sub-regional conference on assessment in education, 26-30 June 2006: Pretoria, South Africa.

If you don't speak up, nothing will ever happen.
Unknown

European Association of Institutional Research (EAIR)

Association for Institutional Research (AIR)

Archer, E., Barnes, G., Chetty, Y., Prinsloo, P. & Van Zyl, D. (2013). Bigger data as better data: an exploration in the context of distance education. Paper presented at the HELTASA Conference, 27 November 2013, Pretoria: South Africa.