Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness is to provide accurate, reliable and timely information and analysis to enable data-driven decision making and student success. We support continuous improvement efforts across the College by facilitating and coordinating strategic planning, and assessment activities at the institution, division program and unit levels.

Our work is guided by the following goals:

1. Provide accurate, reliable and timely information to support data-driven decision making and planning.
   • Develop and maintain accurate and comprehensive data structure to meet the College’s data needs.
   • Develop appropriate dashboards to facilitate the usage of available data.
   • Provide analytical reports that guide evaluation of initiatives and planning.
2. Help improve Institutional effectiveness through assessment at the institutional, departmental and unit levels.
   • Coordinate and assist with the strategic planning process through the collection and development of measurable outcomes and progress reports.
   • Lead and support the assessment of Administrative and Educational Support (AES) units.
   • Support assessment activities across campus including Periodic Program Review, advisement, First Year Seminar, accreditation, and evaluations of grants.
   • Publicize OIRA’s accomplishments including dashboards, reports and analysis to the College community.
3. Provide survey support for construction, design and administration.
   • Support survey administration, design and analysis.
   • Administer and coordinate College-wide surveys, including SGA, Faculty Council and Senate elections.