Mission and Purpose

The Office of Institutional Research collects and analyzes data and disseminates information designed to:

• assist the Ohio Northern University community in making informed decisions; and
• facilitate improved institutional performance and accountability.

Statement of Ethics

In accordance with the ethical practice of institutional research, office staff members agree to:

• operate with integrity by conducting research that is objective and uses accepted technical  
      standards;
• employ secure data collection and storage procedures that ensure confidentiality and protect the 
      privacy of research subjects; and
• disseminate accurate information in a responsible manner.

Goals and Strategies

1)   To collect and analyze data about the university and the context in which it operates.

• Respond to internal and external requests for data.
• Collect and analyze internal and external sets of data.
• Participate in IPEDS data collection in compliance with federal regulations.
• Participate in national studies.
• Conduct local studies.

2)   To collect and analyze data about the learning and performance outcomes of university students.

• Coordinate university assessment activities.
• Coordinate assessment of the university outcomes for general education and learning.
• Participate in national studies.
• Conduct local studies.
• Enter and analyze data collected for program assessment.
• Actively participate on university committees.

3)   To support the evaluation of university programs, services, and personnel.

• Participate in national studies.
• Conduct local studies.
• Actively participate on university committees.
  

4)   To disseminate information that generates informed decisions and improved institutional performance and accountability.

• Share information with campus and external community.
• Collect feedback on office effectiveness.