Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning facilitates the integration of institutional research, planning, analysis, and systematic assessment to inform evidenced-based decision making and learning for academic programs, administration, and student services. Primary functions of the Office include:

• assisting and coordinating the development of unit institutional effectiveness and assessment plans;
• providing data about the University and its students and personnel for external agencies, governing boards, program reviews, accreditation, the federal government, and internal constituencies;
• conducting analytical studies that provide information to support planning and decision-making;
• preparing reports on the effectiveness and improvement of educational programs and administrative/student support services;
• ensuring the university maintains compliance with all principles, requirements, standards, and policies of SACSCOC;
• providing oversight and organization of SACSCOC accreditation activities;
• providing guidance and assistance to academic programs in self-studies and accreditation program reviews;
• providing leadership and support to the University strategic planning process.