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The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment at South Dakota State University developed in the mid twentieth century in response to the need for coordinated institutional data and structured planning. Reporting to the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the office is led by a director and supported by professional staff. Its responsibilities include the management of institutional data, coordination of university wide assessment initiatives, accreditation reporting, and compliance activities. The office prepares institutional reports such as Factbooks, peer comparison data, IPEDS submissions, and Common Data Sets, and provides data in support of strategic planning initiatives, including Imagine 2023.
The office administers and coordinates assessment activities at multiple levels. Freshman placement is determined through ACT or COMPASS scores, and the office facilitates participation in the Cooperative Institutional Research Program. Departments administer the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency as required by the State Board of Regents. The office collects departmental assessment plans and graduating senior exit evaluation summaries for central review and analysis. Additional services include operating a testing center for national and Regents examinations, administering and proctoring exams, designing and analyzing surveys, processing instructor evaluations, and providing consultation on assessment practices.