Office of Vice President for
Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness

Vision

Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness will be a highly valued strategic partner with the University and its constituencies, recognized for:

• proactive leadership in promoting a culture of assessment;
• excellence in providing reliable information for planning and decision making; and
• efficiency in the use of innovative tools and technology.

Mission

Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness plays a leadership role in supporting the ongoing planning, budgeting and assessment cycle of the University of Kentucky. Its mission is to:

• collect and analyze data and provide useful, meaningful information to meet the needs of both internal and external constituencies;
• support assessment activities and promote the use of results for quality enhancement;
• explain and interpret information, making recommendations to decision-makers as appropriate.

Institutional Effectiveness Staff