Institutional Research

The Office of Institutional Research is the university’s trusted provider of accurate, timely, and unbiased research-based data regarding the university. Our office turns data into information and delivers expert data analysis to inform university decision-makers at all levels in support of the university’s Mission through the following primary functions and responsibilities:

Data collection, verification, and validation via university census data creation through collaborations with university data stewards
University data analysis and research support to inform decision-makings at all academic and administrative levels
University’s Compliance reporting: IPEDS, SCHEV, SACSCOC institutional accreditation data support, and other federal agencies such as NSF, NCES, DOE.
Work closely with Data Governance and Analytics teams across the university to improve business processes and quality of supporting data and provide oversight for use of university regulatory data.
Guidebook and ranking reporting and other external reporting regarding the university
University data Fact Book publication and data fluency education