Welcome to the Office of Institutional Research

The Office of Institutional Research is located in Johnson Hall, on the University of Oregon campus at 1098 East 13th Avenue, Eugene

The Office of Institutional Research is located in Johnson Hall, on the University of Oregon campus at 1098 East 13th Avenue, Eugene.

The Office of Institutional Research provides management information and analytical support to the University's decision makers, enhancing strategic planning and policy-making processes. We serve as the chief information clearinghouse for the University and conduct research on student, faculty, and staff to promote on-going institutional self-assessment. Institutional Research also fulfills the University's compliance reporting requirements at both the federal and state levels.

Our Goals
  • Provide the highest quality data, information, and analytical services.
  • Anticipate our customers' needs and exceed their expectations.
  • Provide institutional research and assessment data and data analysis to departments and units throughout the University community.
  • Organize and conduct other institutional assessment programs, including assessment of student learning and student activities, both independently and in collaboration with other departments.
  • Provide institutional assessment results and analysis to administrative units, academic departments, and offices providing student support services.
  • Serve as consultants to other University offices, departments, and individuals on institutional data collection and analysis matters.
Core Responsibilities
  • Planning and Analysis. Provide conceptual and analytical support for university-wide planning activities.
  • Faculty and Staff Studies. Provide a variety of studies about faculty issues including teaching loads, course enrollments, and equity salary studies.
  • Student Studies. Provide analytical support for enrollment management including enrollment patterns and trends, enrollment projections, and retention and graduation analyses.