Independence Day

All university offices and campus operations will be closed on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3, to celebrate the birth of America. 

Supporting university planning, assessment, and accreditation through institutional data

The Office 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.

Departmental Mission & Vision

The Department of Institutional Research is dedicated to the meticulous collection, analysis, and insightful interpretation of institutional data to inform planning, policy formation, and decision-making processes within the University.

Mission

The universities trusted source for institutional data, analytics, and reporting, providing the insights needed to support strategic planning, accountability, accreditation, and informed decision-making.

Vision

To empower a data-informed culture that advances student success, strengthens institutional effectiveness, and guides the University's long-term strategic growth.

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.
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Data Request Form

Request enrollment reports, student outcomes, survey support, program review data, strategic planning metrics, or custom analyses.

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

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

Chad Lawson

Institutional Research Analyst
Academic Affairs

Chad Lawson

Contact Information

chad.lawson [at] ucumberlands.edu
Luecker Building
Timothy Askew

Timothy Askew

Business Process Analyst
Finance

Timothy Askew

Contact Information

timothy.askew [at] ucumberlands.edu
Gatliff Building

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