Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning

At IREP, we demonstrate our core values of integrity, continuous improvement, innovation, service orientation,
supportive environment, and valued work by:

• Adhering to ethical and professional standards
• Encouraging the use of data to improve the effectiveness of current activities and to plan for the future
• Executing duties in a timely, consistent, accurate, transparent, and neutral manner
• Engaging others through collaborative interactions and in accordance with the UM creed
• Recognizing our work as critical to the success of our institution
• Developing innovative approaches to inform decision making

The University of Mississippi Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning has six core values that guide our work.

Integrity

IREP adheres to all ethical and professional standards, demonstrates dependability, reliability, and accountability, and fosters a culture of ethical behavior and trust built upon integrity, transparency and neutrality.

Continuous Improvement

IREP fosters a culture of informed decision making and continuous improvement, educates campus stakeholders to use data to improve the effectiveness of current activities and to plan for the future, and recognizes the value of institutional knowledge and actionable information.

Innovation

IREP develops innovative approaches to inform decision making and conducts insightful, creative, and meaningful research that contributes to the scholarship and practice within our professions.

Service Orientation

IREP serves stakeholders with insight and creativity, and responds in a timely, consistent, and accurate manner, striving to exceed expectations and build positive relationships.

Supportive Environment

Valued Work

IREP is committed to its mission and vision and engages in activities that are critical to the success of the institution. We take this responsibility seriously and honor the value and importance of this work.