Purpose and Functions

The Office of Institutional Planning, Research and Assessment informs the institution’s decision-making and planning processes by serving as its chief information clearinghouse. Our mission is to provide timely and accurate research to the MassBay community, including academic and administrative offices. We provide training and consultation on topics such as assessment, research and instrument design, evaluation, and data analysis. We partner with offices on campus to assess institutional effectiveness in multiple areas. Through our work, we promote a campus culture that ensures effective and responsible collection and use of institutional data for the purpose of advancing student success.

In addition to supporting the MassBay community, The Office of Institutional Planning, Research and Assessment responds to data requests from external audiences, including state and federal agencies, as well as other higher education institutions. Our office is responsible for submitting the HEIRS and IPEDS reports, among others.  We also administer institution-wide surveys to faculty, staff, and students, including the CCSSE and the CCSFE.

Staff

Yves Salomon-Fernandez, Ph.D.  Dean of Institutional Planning, Research and Assessment

Ming Ju, Ph.D.  Senior Research Analyst

Contact

Office of Institutional Planning, Research and Assessment

Massachusetts Bay Community College

50 Oakland Street

Room # 430

Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Phone: 781-239-3160

E-mail: institutional.research@massbay.edu