Institutional Research

Provides unbiased research, analysis, and reporting that employs a holistic understanding of complex university business processes to promote data-informed decision making of internal and external entities.

Supporting Institutional Decisions

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Institutional Data

Institutional data enables stakeholders to make informed decisions using publicly available visualizations for students, employees, and institutional data

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Student Success

Student success and outcome data is a critical component of understanding how well educational institutions are meeting their goals and supporting their students.

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Quick Facts

The University of Mississippi provides annual summaries of its students and faculty, detailing enrollment trends, demographic shifts, faculty composition, and academic performance, offering insights into the institution’s growth and academic environment over time.

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Common Data Set

The Common Data Set (CDS) Initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson’s, and U.S. News & World Report. The combined goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student’s transition into higher education, as well as to reduce the reporting burden on data providers.

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Survey Data

Survey data offers valuable insights by collecting direct feedback from students, faculty, and staff, allowing institutions to understand needs, measure satisfaction, and drive improvements.

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