Institutional Effectiveness is a process of ongoing self-evaluation on how well the institution is fulfilling its mission and achieving its goals.
Our Mission
The OIE provides comprehensive data, in-depth analysis, and research to support strategic planning, decision-making, policy formulation, marketing, accreditation, and assessment efforts across academic and administrative departments at Antioch University.
Our Goals
The goals of the OIE are to provide high-quality data, analysis, and research in a timely manner, presented in formats and visualizations that are easily understandable by the intended audience.
The OIE is also responsible for delivering official university statistics to meet both internal and external reporting requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are research and assessment similar?
Both are question-driven processes of investigation that involve collecting quantitative or qualitative data, analyzing those data, and interpreting the results.
Both aim to generate insights and inform decision-making.
How do research and assessment differ?
The purpose of research is to increase understanding of a topic or issue or to produce new knowledge.
The purpose of assessment is to create evidence to describe the effectiveness of an activity, function, program, office, department, division, or institution.
How does the OIE differ from the Registrar’s Office?
| Registrar | OIE |
| Academic Records | Institutional Statistics |
| Transcripts | (e.g., student demographics report) |
| Course Scheduling | Internal and External Surveys |
| Registration | (e.g., IPEDS) |
| Degree Planning | Special Research Projects |
| Catalogs | (e.g., program effectiveness assessment) |
| Academic Policies | |
| Enrollment Verifications |
How can OIE help with external surveys?
The OIE can play a crucial role in supporting external surveys by ensuring data integrity, assisting with data collection, and providing necessary context for interpreting results. However, it is important to adhere to industry guidelines to determine which external surveys fall under the OIE’s responsibility.
For example, while state and federal institutional reporting (such as IPEDS) is within the OIE’s scope, routine reporting specific to a particular area should be handled by the respective department or office. The responsible official in that area should consult with the OIE when aggregate information from outside their area—such as enrollment data—is needed for a survey or form.
External surveys that typically do not fall under the OIE’s responsibility include reports related to athletics, crime (Clery Act), tax forms, and similar office-to-agency reporting. In these cases, the relevant office should be directly responsible for completing and submitting the required reports, with the OIE providing assistance as needed for data aggregation or interpretation.