EAB risk score reports (University Of Houston)
| Multi Request | EAB risk score reports |
| Submitted | Oct. 8, 2020 |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) An up-to-date report (as of the time this request is processed) from the university's Educational Advisory Board (EAB) system documenting student predicted risk scores, broken down in aggregate by the following categories:
- Race
- Gender
- Race AND gender
- Major
- GPA group
As explained in the attached document, this data is stored in the university's EAB system as part of the Student Success Collaborative and can easily be searched and compiled into reports. Please note that I am not requesting any personally identifying information, but rather aggregate data for the aforementioned groups.
2) All validation studies or technical reports detailing the unique predictive model created by EAB for the university and how it performs across different demographic groups.
I ask that all fees be waived as I am a journalist and I intend to use the requested records to publish articles in the public interest and not for any commercial purpose
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 8, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: University Of Houston
Good morning,
The University of Houston is in receipt your Public Information Act request, below. The University seeks clarification regarding the scope of your request pursuant to Texas Government Code § 552.222(b) (the Texas Public Information Act). You requested information related to "the university's Educational Advisory Board (EAB) system." The University seeks to clarify that you are seeking information related to the University of Houston's Main Campus.
Please simply respond to this e-mail to provide clarification that matches the scope of your request. The University is required to inform you that if you fail to respond to this e-mail seeking to clarify your request within 61 days, your request will be considered withdrawn.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Cecilia Alvarez
Assistant General Counsel
University of Houston System
4302 University Drive
Suite 311 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2028
Direct: (713) 743-6319
Fax: 713-743-9179
Notice: Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the information contained in this e-mail message is an attorney-client communication and/or attorney work product and is, therefore, intended only for the review and use of the above-named person(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the sender does not waive any privilege accorded to this information, and that the recipient is strictly prohibited from any use, storage, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at the number above and return the original message to us at the address above. Thank you.
From: Todd Feathers
Thank you for the message. Yes, my request pertains only to the UH main campus.
Todd
From: University Of Houston
Good afternoon Mr. Feathers,
After speaking with our analysts, the University would like to seek additional clarification in relation to your request below. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 552.222(b) (the Texas Public Information Act). The University seeks to clarify the following:
· Is your request limited to undergraduate information?
· Could you please clarify what you mean by GPA group?
· When you state that you are seeking aggregate numbers, are you seeking raw numbers or percentages?
· Finally, in relation to the categories are you seeking, are you seeking the classification as it relates to the risk percentage or the inverse? (i.e. Are you seeking the percentage of male or female students that are high risk , or the percentage of high risk individuals that are male or female?)
Please simply respond to this e-mail to provide clarification that matches the scope of your request. The University is required to inform you that if you fail to respond to this e-mail seeking to clarify your request within 61 days, your request will be considered withdrawn.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Cecilia Alvarez
Assistant General Counsel
University of Houston System
4302 University Drive
Suite 311 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2028
Direct: (713) 743-6319
Fax: 713-743-9179
Notice: Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the information contained in this e-mail message is an attorney-client communication and/or attorney work product and is, therefore, intended only for the review and use of the above-named person(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the sender does not waive any privilege accorded to this information, and that the recipient is strictly prohibited from any use, storage, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at the number above and return the original message to us at the address above. Thank you.
From: Todd Feathers
Hi Cecilia,
I'm happy to provide clarification, and if it would be helpful for the folks processing this request to talk over the phone, they can reach me at 857-997-0375.
1) Yes, let's limit the request to undergraduate information unless it is easier for you to process data for the entire student body. Either works for me.
2) My understanding is that the EAB system at some universities allows staff to search by pre-set GPA groups (e.g., between 3.0 and 3.2). If that is not the case at UH, please ignore that aspect of the request.
3) I'm seeking raw numbers, but would happily take percentages as well if it's not extra effort.
4) I would prefer stats for both percentage of the demographic group considered high risk (e.g., the percent of males considered high risk), and the inverse (percent of high-risk students that are male). As mentioned above, though, I would be happy to talk to the analyst handling the request in order to come to a mutual understanding.
Really appreciate the help,
Todd Feathers
From: University Of Houston
Good morning Mr. Feathers,
Please be advised that because your request includes information related to a third party’s information, the University is prohibited from releasing the information until a decision has been rendered by the Texas Attorney General’s Office. A copy of the request for an opinion is enclosed as well as the notice to the third party.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, the Office of the Attorney General has 45 working days in which to issue a decision regarding the University of Houston’s request to protect documents. When our office receives a response from the Office of the Attorney General, then we will comply with the Attorney General’s instructions regarding whether to provide you with responsive documents.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Cecilia Alvarez
Assistant General Counsel
University of Houston System
4302 University Drive
Suite 311 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2028
Direct: (713) 743-6319
Fax: 713-743-9179
Notice: Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the information contained in this e-mail message is an attorney-client communication and/or attorney work product and is, therefore, intended only for the review and use of the above-named person(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the sender does not waive any privilege accorded to this information, and that the recipient is strictly prohibited from any use, storage, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at the number above and return the original message to us at the address above. Thank you.
From: Todd Feathers
Thank you very much, Cecilia. If I can just ask one additional favor: If the company does respond and you receive notice, would you let me know? While the company is required to notify me as well under the law, that doesn't always happen so it would just be nice to get a heads up.
Really appreciate your help on this!
Todd
From: University Of Houston
Mr. Feathers,
Sure, I will let you know if the University receives notice from EAB.
Thank you,
Cecilia Alvarez
Assistant General Counsel
University of Houston System
4302 University Drive
Suite 311 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2028
Direct: (713) 743-6319
Fax: 713-743-9179
Notice: Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the information contained in this e-mail message is an attorney-client communication and/or attorney work product and is, therefore, intended only for the review and use of the above-named person(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the sender does not waive any privilege accorded to this information, and that the recipient is strictly prohibited from any use, storage, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at the number above and return the original message to us at the address above. Thank you.
From:
Dear Cecilia and Todd,
Please find attached EAB’s response to the IR06782 Feathers Texas Public Information Act Request.
Sincerely,
Tom Scott-Sharoni
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Scott‑Sharoni
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From: University Of Houston
Good Afternoon,
This e-mail is in response to your Public Information Act below. In response to your request, the University sent a letter to the Texas Attorney General requesting an opinion. We received an open records letter ruling on this matter attached to this e-mail. You will also find attachments with the information the Office of the Attorney General determined is subject to disclosure.
In providing you this information, the University has complied with the Texas Public Information Act and we now consider this matter closed.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Cecilia Alvarez
Assistant General Counsel
University of Houston System
4302 University Drive
Suite 311 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2028
Direct: (713) 743-6319
Fax: 713-743-9179
Notice: Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the information contained in this e-mail message is an attorney-client communication and/or attorney work product and is, therefore, intended only for the review and use of the above-named person(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the sender does not waive any privilege accorded to this information, and that the recipient is strictly prohibited from any use, storage, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at the number above and return the original message to us at the address above. Thank you.
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