Institutional Research to inform university decisions and drive strategy

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Supporting university planning, assessment, and accreditation through institutional data

The Department of Institutional Research serves as the University's official source for institutional data, reporting, and analytics. We support strategic planning, accreditation, program review, and compliance reporting while providing faculty, staff, and leadership with reliable information for informed decision-making. Through data analysis, reporting, dashboards, and research, we help the University measure performance, identify opportunities, and advance student success and institutional effectiveness.

Available Institutional Reporting

Explore Data & Reports, Access Training & Workshops, or Submit a Data Request

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Quick Facts

Access the university's most requested institutional statistics, key metrics, and annual highlights.
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Dashboards & Reports

Explore interactive dashboards featuring key institutional metrics.
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Request Data

Don’t see the data you need? Submit a custom data request here.

All About Institutional Research

The university's trusted source for official institutional data, analytics, and reporting providing information and insights needed for strategic planning.

Provide Trusted Data

Accurate information, dashboards, and reports for informed decision-making.

Support Strategic Planning

Data and analysis that help measure progress and guide institutional priorities

Ensure Institutional Accountability

Reporting and analytics to support accreditation, program review, compliance, and external reporting requirements.

How We Support You

Data & Analytics

Access official institutional data, dashboards, trend analyses, and custom reports to support informed decision-making.

Strategic Planning

Measure progress toward institutional & programmatic goals with data, key performance indicators, and planning support.

Accreditation & Program Review

Obtain official data and reporting for SACSCOC, programmatic accreditation, and academic program reviews.

Surveys & Assessment

Design surveys, analyze results, and evaluate outcomes to support continuous improvement.

Institutional Reporting

Coordinate state, federal, and external reporting while ensuring accurate, consistent institutional data.

Data Consultation

Partner with our team to answer data questions, identify trends, and develop customized analyses for your department.

Institutional Data Dashboards

This section requires login with a UC Faculty/Staff account. Special permissions are assigned to each individual report.

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Data Request Form

Submit a custom data request, and we'll collaborate with you to develop reports, analyses, dashboards, or other institutional data resources tailored to your department's needs.

Connect with Us!

The Department of Institutional Research is here to support you. 

Dr. Emily Hopper

Dr. Emily Hopper

Director of Institutional Research
Academic Affairs
Education

Dr. Emily Hopper

Contact Information

606.539.4563
emily.hopper [at] ucumberlands.edu
Gatliff Administration Building
Chad Lawson

Chad Lawson

Institutional Research Analyst
Academic Affairs

Chad Lawson

Contact Information

606.539.4465
chad.lawson [at] ucumberlands.edu
Luecker Building

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