Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research

The mission of the office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research (OIER) is to collect, analyze and interpret institutional data to assist with data-driven planning and decision making, as well as evaluation of program effectiveness.

To accomplish its mission, OIER:

• Collects and maintains data for all aspects of the institution, including, but not limited to, students, staff, programs, administration, and operations.
• Engages in ongoing data collection, analysis and distribution to satisfy both internal and external reporting needs.
• Designs and implements internal studies related to students, personnel, facilities, programs, services and fiscal resources.
• Collects and analyzes data demonstrating the effectiveness of programs for quality improvement.
• Develops databases suitable for longitudinal studies and statistical analysis.
• Provides assistance in establishing outcome measures for accountability and other related activities in support of college planning, evaluation, resource allocation, effectiveness and decision-making.
• Collects and disseminates resources intended to enrich the understanding of effectiveness evaluation processes and methods.
• Supports campus constituents in achieving their stated goals and priorities of the College's Strategic Plan.