The Institutional Research Unit (IRU)
plays a pivotal role in assessing institutional effectiveness by gathering
relevant data from all University units and performing extensive analysis and
periodical reporting to facilitate data-driven strategic decisions.
Scope of
Responsibility
The scope of the Unit's
responsibility is University-wide. The Unit provides official reporting to the
entire University community including the Board
of Trustees, the Colleges and
their departments, and other
academic and administrative units. The Unit also assumes the responsibility of
generating and supervising the development of official University data
reports.
Pervasiveness of
Institutional Effectiveness:
The Office of Institutional Research
coordinates with all programs at the University. Each program
performs a detailed evaluation of its effectiveness using a variety of
assessment tools. Results of these assessments are used to establish actions
intended to improve program(s). Program assessment results and correlated action
plans are forwarded to the Office of Institutional Research on a yearly basis
for analysis, thereby allowing for appropriate modifications in institutional
resources, programs and services.
