Institutional Research

Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of Institutional Research and Planning is to provide information in support of Southwestern’s strategic planning, policy information, decision making, and reporting needs.  The office:

• Develops and maintains processes to ensure integrity, accuracy, and consistency
• Collects and maintains information and provides reports to the administrative council and to the campus via the Fact Book
• Prepares external reports for national databases and the State of Kansas
• Provides for ad hoc information needs
• Provides assistance in report writing