MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research and Planning is to enhance the academic mission of the University through institutional effectiveness, by supporting and strengthening the planning process, decision-making, and management operations at Delta State University.

GOALS

• To develop and support an on-going institutional assessment program of student outcomes, teaching effectiveness and program review.
• Enhance the professional skill, competence and development of office staff and university colleagues.
• Further the academic mission of the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In an effort to accomplish its purpose, the Office of Institutional Research and Planning:

• Prepares institutional studies
• Compiles and distributes annually a Factbook
• Coordinates with Mississippi's Institutions of Higher Learning Board staff in meeting reporting requirements
• Assists other university departments and offices in designing and implementing research projects
• Provides leadership in implementing the university's strategic planning process
• Compiles data and provides information to external agencies and other constituents
• Coordinates unit planning process
• Coordinates assessment efforts
• Organizes and promotes model of institutional effectiveness
• Supports accreditation processes 
• Develops and maintains statistical databases

 

 SERVICES

• Annual report information
• Assessment information
• Enrollment data/information
• IHL report information
• FactBook
• Statistical Profile
• Faculty/course evaluations
• Dissertation research
• Information for grant proposals
• General facts about Delta State