OIRA
Department Contact
Lawrence J. Davidson Hall
125
(860) 832-1780

SAM - Student Achievement Measure

About Us

Mission

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) collects, analyzes, organizes and disseminates data and institutional information to support the University. OIRA is also responsible for campus-wide coordination of assessment activities and assists in the development of a culture of assessment directed at continuous improvement based on data-driven decisions and adjustments.

Goals

The ongoing goals of OIRA encompass five major areas:

  • Data Management. Capture, audit, and maintain frozen data sets about admissions, enrolled students, course offerings, degrees awarded, faculty and staff information, and faculty load

  • Internal Reporting. Provide University administrators and faculty with consistent and accurate reports

  • External Reporting. Respond to external requirements and requests for information about the University

  • Research. Conduct research about aspects of the University and its external environment

  • Assessment. Coordinate assessment activities campus-wide