Research, Planning and Communication

The Office of Research, Planning and Communication:

• 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,
• coordinates the college's strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and continuous quality improvement activities, and
• oversees Motlow's marketing plan providing marketing and advertising services for the college and departments.

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 Research, Planning and Communication for additional information.