Institutional Effectiveness

The Institutional Effectiveness and Research Division fosters accountability, sustainable development, and quality assurance at the District by establishing processes and practices that promote transparency, accountability, and integrity.

This division also supports the integration of research, assessment, planning, and reporting to enhance instruction and services for students and the community.

Key initiatives include:

Building a culture of accountability and transparency
Implementing the district-wide Holistic Assessment Plan
Supporting institutional and program accreditation efforts
Evaluating processes for quality and effectiveness
Providing data to support strategic planning
Analyzing data for informed planning and decision-making
Conducting research to guide institutional planning
Sharing research findings with internal and external stakeholders

Student Outcomes

The primary metric of our institution's effectiveness across the board is our students' success. Each year, our goal is to increase the number of our students who graduate by enhancing student services and transparency, driving retention through accessible instruction, and supporting job placement.

22%

Graduation Rate
(FA21 Cohort, 150% Time)

54%

Full-time Student
Retention Rate

67%

Graduates Reporting
Employment