Institutional Research is an integral part of successful planning and decision-making by the institution. Through collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating relevant and accurate information, Institutional Research seeks to promote institutional effectiveness.

The ongoing operations of Institutional Research support short-term and long-term planning and decision-making within the College, as well as satisfy external reporting needs. Institutional Research uses a variety of methods to collect reliable and useful data related to all activities and units of the College. This includes data pertaining to enrollment, retention, student outcomes, program efficiency, finances, facilities, and more. In addition to data collection and reporting, Institutional Research conducts research to inform discussions and decisions about specific issues facing the College.

Please use the links on the left navigation bar to explore the many resources offered by Institutional Research. Some quick suggestions:

Where can you find a summary of this year's current status of the College?    Annual Fact Sheet

Where can you find the Faculty-Student ratio?  Operational Indicators

Where can you find information about faculty numbers, rank, and salary?  Internal Planning Support

Where can you find retention and graduation data? For a one-chart summary, check the Strategic Indicators . For more detailed information, go to Operational Indicators and Internal Planning Support

Want to see what reports are submitted to external reporting bodies? Check External Reporting

Want peer comparison or benchmarking information? Check Internal Planning Support

Looking for historical information such as past honorary degree recipients?  Go to Historical Information

If you cannot find what you are looking for, or need something specific, please contact Deb Sheesley, Assistant Director of Institutional Research, or Betty Rider, Associate Academic Dean.