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Comparison Group KIT or FIT

CIC is offering a special Comparison Group KIT or FIT report for a modest fee. This service allows CIC members to receive a customized KIT or FIT report for two additional comparison groups selected by the institution. Smaller, customized comparison groups permit more refined comparisons that may be useful for particular strategic objectives of the institution, such as benchmarking against other institutions to which admitted students applied. Comparison groups may range in size from five to 25, though groups of 10 to 15 are recommended. Selecting two groups provides for multiple comparisons, perhaps of a peer and an aspirant group (see “Guidelines for Selecting Comparison Groups”). Comparison institutions may be selected from among the private, not-for-profit, four-year colleges or universities in the United States.

Fee: $450

To request a Comparison Group KIT or FIT, please complete a request form and include two comparison group lists of 5 to 25 institutions each. When payment has been received, please allow two weeks for the production of your report. For additional information, please contact Stephen Gibson, CIC’s Director of Projects, at sgibson@cic.nche.edu or (202) 466-7230.

Comparison Group Selection Service

CIC has arranged for The Austen Group to consult with member colleges and universities that need assistance in selecting comparison groups. This service includes the necessary research, based on criteria provided by the institution. Comparison groups may range in size from five to 25, though groups of 10 to 15 are recommended. Selecting two groups provides for multiple comparisons, perhaps of a peer and an aspirant group (see “Guidelines for Selecting Comparison Groups”).

Fee: $950

To request the Comparison Group Selection Service, please complete a request form. When payment has been received, a representative from The Austen Group will contact you. For additional information, please contact Stephen Gibson, CIC’s Director of Projects, at sgibson@cic.nche.edu or (202) 466-7230.

Online KIT or FIT Consultations

CIC has arranged for Mike Williams, president of The Austen Group, to provide hour-long, web-based presentations or consultations about an institution’s KIT or FIT report with senior staff, boards, or faculty groups. The online session will contain voice, video, and graphic presentations, and will allow participants to interact real-time with Dr. Williams. This service provides a cost-effective approach that will be of interest to many CIC members. It is also possible to extend what is generally a one-hour consultation to 90 minutes to cover both the KIT and FIT reports in the presentation. Consultations should be scheduled at least four-weeks in advance.

Fee: $600 (KIT or FIT) or $900 (KIT and FIT)

To request a Comparison Group Consultation, please complete a request form. Inquiries about this service, including schedule availability, may be directed to Mike Williams, The Austen Group, at mwilliams@austengroup.com or (970) 331-2965. Payment to CIC is expected prior to the scheduled consultation. For additional information, please contact Stephen Gibson, CIC’s Director of Projects, at sgibson@cic.nche.edu or (202) 466-7230.

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