The Office of Institutional Research (OIR) is responsible for providing the university administration with information that supports institutional planning, policy formation and decision making; for coordinating responses to inquiries for university-related information and serving as a comprehensive source for information about the institution; and for administering the Board of Governors data collection/reporting system on campus. OIR works collaboratively with all members of the university community to enhance the educational mission as set forth in the University's Strategic Plan.
OIR functions as the official source of institutional information. The office executes its mission through the following shared goals:
Responding to state and federal reporting requirements, eliminating source-data discrepancies and developing procedures and programs. Developing and publishing standard reports of institutional information and responding to external surveys/questionnaires;
Maintaining an IR website that shares with the University community the information reported to various agencies Internal and external ad hoc requests will be handled in a timely and accurate manner;
Being proactive in providing planning and analytical support for decision-making. Monitoring and providing leadership for the University to be on the cutting edge of IR and planning technology; and
Working collaboratively with our internal and external customers and providers to ensure efficiency, uniformity of information and to avoid duplication of effort.
