Mission

Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) supports broad-based University policy and planning initiatives through its integrated responsibilities of research and planning. IRP serves both internal and external constituents, working collaboratively in its integrated roles of:

• Researcher – to gather and analyze relevant data and information
• Planner – to facilitate, monitor, and assess progress and success of institutional plans
• Educator – to communicate information about initiatives, best practices, and trends
• Champion – to provide leadership and continuity for institutional initiatives

It is through these equal responsibilities and balanced roles that data informs and monitors institutional planning and goals, and planning utilizes data in order to achieve stated objectives.

Vision

IRP strives to offer the university a consistent, balanced foundation for making sound and strategic decisions by providing exemplary research, analysis, planning, and project management services.