Yield IQ contracts and reports
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9310 |
| Submitted | April 7, 2023 |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
1) Contracts, statements of work, successful RFP/bid response packages, sole source agreements, and other agreements since Jan. 1, 2018 between the university and EAB for the firm's Yield IQ product.
2) All user manuals and/or employee training materials provided to or created by the university regarding use of Yield IQ.
3) The data glossary/dictionary for the university's Yield IQ model. A data glossary/dictionary is a document that lists and defines each variable fed into a predictive model, such as Yield IQ.
4) Documentation of the university's Yield IQ model's performance and accuracy since Jan. 1, 2018. Specifically, this should include reports prepared for the university by EAB that describe metrics such as the Yield IQ model's AUC, how its input variables are weighted, and how the model performs for different groups of students (e.g., students of different races or genders).
If you have questions about any aspect of this request, please don't hesitate to ask.
I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of public education enrollment efforts.
Should you choose to reject this request or redact portions of responsive documents, I ask that you provide a detailed breakdown of the statutory exemptions and associated case law underlying your decision to withhold each/any portions from public review.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
From: Northern Illinois University
NIU has received your Freedom of Information (FOIA) Request.
Your FOIA request has been given a reference number to use in future communications.
FOIA Request Number: 9310
For : Contracts/statement of work/RFP/bid responses from 2018 to present between NIU and EAB and the firm's YieldIQ division
Additional information will be sent to you shortly.
From: Northern Illinois University
Todd Feathers,
This email concerns your FOIA request:
Contracts/statement of work/RFP/bid responses from 2018 to present between NIU and EAB and the firm's YieldIQ division
We are still processing this request at this time. As such, we are extending this request under 5 ILCS 140/3(e)(vi), as the request for records cannot be complied with by the public body within the time limits prescribed by FOIA without unduly burdening or interfering with the operations of the public body. We will respond again by 4/21/23.
Joan Laurino
Deputy FOIA Officer
Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications | FOIA
Altgeld Hall | DeKalb, Illinois 60115-2828
http://www.niu.edu/foia/
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From: Northern Illinois University
Todd Feathers,
This email concerns your FOIA request:
Contracts between NIU and EAB and EAB's Yield IQ division since 2018 forward. Any employee user manuals for Yield IQ. Data glossary/dictionary for the university's Yield IQ model. Model and accuracy of Yield IQ since 2018.
While we are still reviewing this request and records which may be responsive to it, you can find RFPs and related documentation on the Higher Education Bulletin at https://www.procure.stateuniv.state.il.us/dsp_index.cfm. Type EAB into the search bar, then NIU should be one of the top links.
We will contact you again once we have an update on the rest of your request.
Joan Laurino
Deputy FOIA Officer
Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications | FOIA
Altgeld Hall | DeKalb, Illinois 60115-2828
http://www.niu.edu/foia/
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From: Northern Illinois University
Todd Feathers,
Please find attached the only remaining records which were responsive to your request.
Matthew Cabrera
Assistant to the Deputy FOIA Officer
Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications | FOIA
Altgeld Hall | DeKalb, Illinois 60115-2828
http://www.niu.edu/foia/
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