Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness

Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness

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Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness

Welcome to the website for the Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness (IRPE) for Motlow State Community College. IRPE is a part of the Administrative Services area in the Technology Division.

To assist the College with planning, evaluation, and response, the Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness:

  • collects, archives, and analyzes internal and external data to generate user friendly reports, charts, and graphs;
  • utilizes appropriate statistical methods for report preparation;
  • uses external studies and reports, as applicable, in report preparation;
  • develops databases suitable for longitudinal studies and statistical analyses;
  • provides timely dissemination of information;
  • presents information in a manner that highlights institutional and program strengths and weaknesses, and
  • coordinates the college’s strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and continuous quality improvement activities.

For a profile of Motlow and an overview of some key indicators, see MSCC's listing on College Navigator. Please contact Sylvia Collins, Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness for additional information.