IRA Mission
	Mission Statement: The Institutional Research & Assessment Office facilitates the research design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and report dissemination of data that informs College-wide policy decisions, strategic planning initiatives, program development, College marketing strategies, understanding of student learning outcomes, and program evaluation and assessment.

The Institutional Research and Assessment Office:

Provide decision-support research.
Assist with strategic planning, decision-making, problem solving, and continuous improvement of College-wide operations to enhance institutional effectiveness.
Cooperatively define college issues.
Incorporate efficient technological processes within research design, data gathering, reporting, and dissemination to make information accessible and meaningful.
Facilitate information gathering for program reviews, program assessment, and accreditation processes.
Coordinate market research efforts and facilitate dissemination of results.
Collaborate with other College and University personnel to exchange information.
Provide educational research design and assessment process expertise.
Enhance impact statements and evaluation protocols for external grant applications.

We Value:

Accuracy
Analytical research
Building knowledge
Collaboration
College constituents: students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, campus community
Creativity
Efficient technology
Leadership
Responsiveness