Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning (IERP)

Promote Institutional Excellence: OIERP strives to support the university in achieving and maintaining excellence in all aspects of its operations, including academic programs, student services, and administrative functions.

Data-Informed Decision-Making: OIERP aims to establish a culture of data-informed decision-making across the university. This involves providing timely, accurate, and relevant data to guide strategic planning and resource allocation.

Accreditation and Compliance: Ensures that the university maintains its accreditation status by actively engaging in assessment processes and meeting all necessary requirements. This goal includes monitoring compliance with federal and state regulations as well.

Enhance Student Success: OIERP focuses on improving student success metrics, including retention rates, graduation rates, and academic achievement. This involves conducting research on best practices and implementing interventions to support student success.

Institutional Sustainability: OIERP plays a critical role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the institution by monitoring financial health, resource allocation, and enrollment trends. This goal also involves conducting research on emerging trends in higher education and making recommendations for adaptation.

The mission of the Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Committee is to advance the continuous improvement and excellence of Fayetteville State University by fostering a culture of assessment, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. We are dedicated to systematically evaluating the institution's programs, services, and operations to ensure they align with our mission, meet or exceed established standards, and fulfill the evolving needs of our students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders. Through collaborative efforts, rigorous analysis, and a commitment to transparency, we aim to provide actionable insights and recommendations that empower the institution to optimize its educational quality, promote student success, and achieve its strategic goals.

Areas of Focus

Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct systematic assessments and evaluations of the institution's academic programs, administrative services, and operational processes to measure their effectiveness and alignment with institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities: The IEAC carries out its mission through a range of responsibilities, which include:

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: This area involves promoting data-driven decision-making through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of relevant data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improvements.
• Assessment and Evaluation: This area focuses on systematically assessing and evaluating academic programs, administrative services, and operational processes to measure their effectiveness and alignment with institutional goals.
• Accreditation and Compliance: This area is responsible for ensuring the institution's compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, including overseeing assessment and reporting processes required for accreditation.