Office of Institutional Research and Evaluation

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research and Evaluation is to provide data, reports, and research that support institutional planning, strengthen student learning, and promote understanding of the nature and quality of education at St. Olaf College.

The vision of the Office of Institutional Research and Evaluation is to be a national leader among liberal arts institutions in institutional research and the assessment of student learning.

Institutional Research and Evaluation includes two major areas of responsibility: Institutional Research, and Evaluation and Assessment. The principal activities associated with each area are as follows:

Institutional Research Evaluation and Assessment
  • Conducting regular surveys of students, faculty, staff, and alumni

  • Preparing and submitting college data to external agencies

  • Providing internal data and reports to committees and managers

  • Guiding college data procedures

  • Maintaining an informative website

  • Leading the College’s program of assessment

  • Assisting with course evaluations

  • Guiding student evaluations of teaching for faculty reviews

  • Supporting academic program reviews

  • Assisting with grant project evaluation planning

Institutional Research and Evaluation 2007-08 Annual Report

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Office of Institutional Research and Evaluation Contact Information:

Administration 100
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057

507-786-3125 FAX
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