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“Institutional research is the sum total of all activities directed at describing the full spectrum of functions (educational, administrative, and support) occurring within a college or university. Institutional research activities examine those functions in their broadest definitions, and embrace data collection and analytical strategies in support of decision-making at the institution.” (Strategies for the Practice of Institutional Research: Concepts, Resources, and Applications, page 1)

As the official source of statistical data on the University of Dallas, the Institutional Research Office is responsible for

• Reporting institutional data to federal and state entities, e.g., US Department of Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas
  
• Responding to external data requests from groups such as accrediting bodies and higher education organizations
  
• Providing data to publishers for college rankings and guidebooks
  

Other key responsibilities of the Institutional Research Office include

• Providing leadership in assessment of institutional effectiveness
  
• Assisting with university strategic planning
  
• Building and maintaining data warehouse
  
• Responding to internal requests for data
  
• Conducting applied research studies in support of policy analysis, planning, assessment, and institutional decision-making