EAB risk score reports (Rutgers University)

Dear Dr. Feathers:
Thank you for submitting your request for government records of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), NJSA 47:1 et seq. Your request was received through the online, public portal Rutgers University Open Public Records Center of this office on 10/16/2020 and given the reference number R006243-101620.

Your request will be forwarded to the Office of the Custodian of Records for review and processing, including determining the volume of responsive documents and any potential costs associated with satisfying your request. Please note, the N.J. Open Public Records Act does not require the University to create new documents, to conduct research, or to answer questions for information.

Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Attachments:

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The Office of the Custodian of Records uses the Rutgers University Open Public Records Center to communicate with you, respond to and track all open public records requests.  If you have submitted your request electronically through Rutgers Open Public Records Center portal, you have already been required to create an account.

Notice to First Time Portal Users:
If you are a first time user and did not submit your request through the public portal, you are receiving this request because the Rutgers Office of the Custodian has created an account for you at the Rutgers University Open Public Records Center .
To access your account and view your request:

1.Go to: 2. Select/open  "My Records Center" Rutgers University Open Public Records Center.
3. Enter your email and password as provided in your previously received Welcome Letter.

You can monitor your request through the Rutgers University Open Public Records Center at "My Request Center."
Thank you and if you have questions, you  may contact the OPRA Administrator at (973) 972-1981.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
University Custodian of Records
Office of Enterprise Risk Management, Ethics and Compliance
65 Bergen Street, Ste. 1346
Newark, New Jersey 07101-1709
Phone: (973) 972-1981
Fax: (973) 972-2396

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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request # R006243-101620

Dear Dr. Feathers,
Please accept this letter as the University Custodian of Records response to your request for records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”). On October 16, 2020, this office received your request for the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Attachments:

https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/tosfeathers/89450/advanced-search-overview.pdf
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The University is still processing this request. Please note, due to the State of New Jersey being under a public health emergency, processing and response to this request may be delayed. The University requires an extension until November 04, 2020. We appreciate your patience during this time, and are working to respond to your request as quickly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my office at 973.972.1981.
Sincerely,
Jewell Battle
University Custodian of Records
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
973.972.1981

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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request # R006243-101620

Dear Dr. Feathers,
Please accept this letter as the University Custodian of Records response to your request for records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”). On October 16, 2020, this office received your request for the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Attachments:

https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/tosfeathers/89450/advanced-search-overview.pdf
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The University is still processing this request. Please note, due to the State of New Jersey being under a public health emergency, processing and response to this request may be delayed. The University requires an extension until November 12, 2020. We appreciate your patience during this time, and are working to respond to your request as quickly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my office at 973.972.1981.
Sincerely,
Jewell Battle
University Custodian of Records
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
973.972.1981

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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request # R006243-101620

Dear Dr. Feathers,
Please accept this letter as the University Custodian of Records response to your request for records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”). On October 16, 2020, this office received your request for the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Attachments:

https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/tosfeathers/89450/advanced-search-overview.pdf
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The University is still processing this request. Please note, due to the State of New Jersey being under a public health emergency, processing and response to this request may be delayed. The University requires an extension until November 19, 2020. We appreciate your patience during this time, and are working to respond to your request as quickly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my office at 973.972.1981.
Sincerely,
Jewell Battle
University Custodian of Records
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
973.972.1981

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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request # R006243-101620

Dear Dr. Feathers,
Please accept this letter as the University Custodian of Records response to your request for records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”). On October 16, 2020, this office received your request for the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Attachments:

https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/tosfeathers/89450/advanced-search-overview.pdf
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The University is still processing this request. Please note, due to the State of New Jersey being under a public health emergency, processing and response to this request may be delayed. The University requires an extension until November 25, 2020. We appreciate your patience during this time, and are working to respond to your request as quickly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my office at 973.972.1981.
Sincerely,
Jewell Battle
University Custodian of Records
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
973.972.1981

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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request # R006243-101620

Dear Dr. Feathers,
Please accept this letter as the University Custodian of Records response to your request for records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”). On October 16, 2020, this office received your request for the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Attachments:

https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/tosfeathers/89450/advanced-search-overview.pdf
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The University is still processing this request. Please note, due to the State of New Jersey being under a public health emergency, processing and response to this request may be delayed. The University requires an extension until December 04, 2020. We appreciate your patience during this time, and are working to respond to your request as quickly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my office at 973.972.1981.
Sincerely,
Jewell Battle
University Custodian of Records
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
973.972.1981

To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Open Public Records Center. (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFpiEcrO4GSpKwv3Q9pg-2FXjg5RFzIbE0L-2FFIb5oXGvmWbG3wpYHOwx-2FOeIZsd9Ys-2FdzTgJxcFH-2F6GP0m1NVI2xD9Zjn8KiCUCQa065jTq0mlL_TZ4_Y2uZZowQyxAy16i3AbIHS6X19VqsXq1GQEiPAgRT5hce5WUMIak2Siy50KmLdn2FNKHbhmqMZwoefpwgI6sxfAwd-2B37m3aFuUiQYy6daFLaLuesS71joDV9UhoB-2Bs8-2FjafKp8c-2BUORpnNeYiZB3zwR-2F5pGIeg6C9Z1WLOON-2BMnLYQN-2FZhVGeSEtwc6SpIPlm636Oh-2B7K1351Hd8SRKSzaiIofyIPpFEK6MtfJd-2Bmxy8SwEJzVeqkMmo0LOV-2Fh7WESoYm-2BLUn8A-2BSQFLKt1x7vUAwtzL20Gj51AblUwU6FYfkgWEukRwg2-2FX3WzSElHk2uFlvX-2FcTq0BtffxJgkMZLX7AEnuPn-2BFI78M-2FOxQS-2BtPQ7jsrnKXh8SQF2QDmu0GSO2f5NAA5MTQmDiqJmBwgQg-3D-3D)

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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request # R006243-101620

Dear Dr. Feathers,
Please accept this letter as the University Custodian of Records response to your request for records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”). On October 16, 2020, this office received your request for the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Attachments:

https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/tosfeathers/89450/advanced-search-overview.pdf
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The University is still processing this request. Please note, due to the State of New Jersey being under a public health emergency, processing and response to this request may be delayed. The University requires an extension until December 10, 2020. We appreciate your patience during this time, and are working to respond to your request as quickly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my office at 973.972.1981.
Sincerely,
Jewell Battle
University Custodian of Records
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
973.972.1981

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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request # R006243-101620

Dear Dr. Feathers,
Please accept this letter as the University Custodian of Records response to your request for records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”). On October 16, 2020, this office received your request for the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Attachments:

https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/tosfeathers/89450/advanced-search-overview.pdf
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Please note: For part (1) of your request: None of the “standard reports” include the predictive scores broken down by gender, race/ethnicity, major, or GPA group.” OPRA provides access to existing, identifiable records. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Because records responsive to your request do not exist, your request is denied. For part (2) of your request: Within EAB’s technical report (Risk Model Report), it does not include performance of the model by demographic groups. OPRA provides access to existing, identifiable records. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Because records responsive to your request do not exist, your request is denied.
If your request has been denied, you may take your appeal to the New Jersey Government Records Council (NJGRC), which has mediation and dispute resolution procedures, or you may file a lawsuit with the New Jersey Superior Court, as provided by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, et seq. Your rights of appeal is provided with this letter at Public Facing Pages of the Rutgers University Open Public Records Request Center . You may also review the brochure at the Rutgers Custodian of Records page or visit the (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=aMKDJ3lJlIKwtHLIFrmPgOqPnix0a-2B0tZGUJwQjVAeFiXq2vFHEf-2BTd6h91QtQpIOXPT_Y2uZZowQyxAy16i3AbIHS6X19VqsXq1GQEiPAgRT5hce5WUMIak2Siy50KmLdn2FNKHbhmqMZwoefpwgI6sxfN0AAGyIVcK012w0jzs8DNbAKKQfJYXydGDBGgckaORTY8vsLxnOKlNHT1Ryam7WEH2aZyHS36WEkdxdth5MydbN32s9A7VTCi5wz3ZnK5ICLNpEF7KDfwxAexZBHWyyUWcc5VnAjevL2D7AAdZ8Km3JqyatwBPb-2FStBHIrkhZmRMDDEmf9wXGsQF5eorj5wM-2Flqy0fW5eHrTvLelVpCJ2LbjkldPkzmJ4IbcaqBbwqIKV8XMqEJh0wHMk-2FbSkj6-2BGuNtRBWIpJ40ExxiXxDPHh6YqeJdHGs7KAqpoXiTe3IxT2PODV-2BXQpPNmIEOPe6bQ-3D-3D) NJGRC page. (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=tVZK-2BDMrxhcb-2BNvwVODlULSPeuCPUd1eIN4ijT0NXd9vW9YQZdAJJHkWQYwujxu7r-NZ_Y2uZZowQyxAy16i3AbIHS6X19VqsXq1GQEiPAgRT5hce5WUMIak2Siy50KmLdn2FNKHbhmqMZwoefpwgI6sxfN0AAGyIVcK012w0jzs8DNbAKKQfJYXydGDBGgckaORTY8vsLxnOKlNHT1Ryam7WEH2aZyHS36WEkdxdth5MydbN32s9A7VTCi5wz3ZnK5ICLNpEF7KDfwxAexZBHWyyUWcc5VnAjevL2D7AAdZ8Km0uXrIVUryQ9SuTmgU3D1o8Bu20VEU-2F5-2BXx0zOhrOkWfsGqC0aphoqJ2d3Yb22qeMZ8qzcIskkRBSXdXjoDcPp71e5M9FjMALlkMBt31Ot5ZEY8wtS1x-2FSdKWaYJMGBoeZq1Rl15LT8N7i4658Y0nktZht1J0d16hSrw2SNdx80MQ-3D-3D)
If you have any questions, please contact my office at 973.972.1981.
Sincerely,
Jewell Battle
University Custodian of Records
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
973.972.1981