The purpose of institutional research is to provide objective, systematic and thorough research to support and inform university decision-making, planning, policy analysis and quality advancement in respect of enrolment management, student success, campus life and facilities, staff satisfaction, and graduate employability.
Institutional research:
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Assists management in their planning and decision making activities.
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Produces educational and organisational studies, reports and summaries.
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Develops and maintains a cycle of regular institutional studies, reports and databases designed to support recurring decision needs of the institution.
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Serves as a reliable source for comprehensive and authoritative information about the institutiona.
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Oversees the institution's response to national statistical surveys, questionnaires and other non-routine requests for data or information.
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Serves as a resource for techniques of institutional research, research methodologies and the design and execution of information systems and surveys.
