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The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (OIRE) leads UIS’ efforts to foster a culture of continuous improvement, strategic planning, and evidence-based decision-making. Through collaboration with academic and administrative units, OIRE supports initiatives that enhance student learning, institutional operations, and overall effectiveness.

UIS is accredited by the and participates in the Open Pathway Accreditation process, which is a ten-year cycle that focuses on assurance of quality and continuous improvement.Details of our assurance document can be found on the Institutional Accreditation webpage. In addition to our HLC institutional accreditation, UIS is proud of its college, academic departments, and programs that have achieved specialized accreditation.

OIRE serves as a strategic partner in the following areas:

Strategic Planning

UIS is guided by a Strategic Compass, a dynamic framework that promotes intentional, evidence-based decisions in a rapidly changing environment. Explore the Strategic Compass and other guiding documents on our Strategic Planning webpage.

Academic Unit and Program Review

In alignment with Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) requirements, UIS conducts rigorous reviews of academic programs to ensure quality and relevance. Learn about Academic Unit and Program Reviews webpage.

Academic Portfolio Review

Launched in Fall 2024, UIS’s Academic Portfolio Review (APR) offers a holistic evaluation of academic programs. The APR dashboard, scorecards, and recommendations guide strategic decisions about program sustainability and innovation. Read more on the Academic Portfolio Review webpage.

Projects & Initiatives

OIRE collaborates across campus on strategic initiatives such as the HLC Quality Initiative, the University Experience Survey Action Group, and the Institutional Data Advisory Group. Visit our Projects & Initiatives webpage to learn more about current projects and share feedback.

Institutional Surveys

To reduce survey fatigue and improve data quality, OIRE coordinates university-wide survey efforts. Review our Instiuttional Surveys webpage for the survey calendar and survey request form.