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The Office of Institutional Progress and Effectiveness (IP&E), part of the Division of Strategy and Impact, supports ҹɫÍõ³¯ (ҹɫÍõ³¯^®) in making thoughtful, evidence-based decisions. Working closely with the Office of Institutional Research, IP&E provides research, analysis and planning support that helps the College strengthen student success and serve the community.

Our Focus

Creating a culture of inquiry

IP&E promotes the use of evidence and analysis across the College so decisions at every level are rooted in facts and shared understanding.

Supporting enrollment planning

IP&E contributes research and decision support to ҹɫÍõ³¯'s Strategic Enrollment Plan, helping the College respond to changes in student demand, demographics and regional needs.

Improving student persistence and completion

A particular focus is placed on part-time students, who make up most of ҹɫÍõ³¯'s enrollment. Research and analysis help identify approaches that strengthen student progress and achievement.

Gathering student and community feedback

IP&E oversees many of the College's surveys and works to ensure that the insights gained are used to guide improvement and responsiveness.

Understanding the regional economy

IP&E conducts research on the local labor market and workforce trends, connecting ҹɫÍõ³¯'s mission with the economic realities of the region.

Exploring curriculum innovation

In partnership with faculty and academic leaders, IP&E helps plan for the careful integration of skills-based approaches to curriculum design.

Regional engagement

By sharing data and research with community leaders, the office helps demonstrate ҹɫÍõ³¯'s role in advancing opportunity and contributing to the region's vitality.