Over-arching Goals

1. Information Accuracy

2. Efficient Use of Data Sources

3. Information Availability

4. Data and Information Relevance

Specifics:

1. To provide accurate and timely information and analysis to promote achievement of College mission;
2. To foster a climate of collaboration and collegiality among the College Community professionals working in the areas of higher education planning, institutional research, and assessment and evaluation of institutional effectiveness to promote sharing of ideas and information;
3. To collect, store, analyze, disseminate, and promote use of information college planning, decision-making, and assessment and evaluation for institutional improvement;
4. To provide internally consistent and accurate reports to federal, state, governing board, accrediting, and other relevant agencies for mandatory and regulatory compliance;
5. To support the College Community in conducting program and service evaluations, outcome studies, and other projects designed to improve the quality of services and programs; and
6. To monitor service and institutional performance standards, and orientation toward compliance with College and external regulations.