Institutional Research

Institutional Research (IR) is a specialized function within educational institutions that gathers, analyzes, and interprets data related to the institution’s operations, students, and outcomes. Its purpose is to support decision-making, strategic planning, and policy development by providing accurate information on topics like student enrollment, retention, graduation rates, faculty performance, and resource allocation. IR helps institutions understand their strengths and challenges, enabling them to improve services, increase efficiency, and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders such as students, staff, government agencies, and accrediting bodies.