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<\/div>\n\t\t\t13,239<\/span>\n\t\t\tTotal Headcount (Fall 2025)<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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About<\/h2>\n

The Office of Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) collects and analyzes data for the production of reports submitted to various institutions and agencies, including the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Our statistical studies and data analyses are conducted to assist with administrative and academic decision-making, aid in the strategic planning process, and provide institutional data for accrediting agencies.<\/p>\n

In addition, IRP aids strategic, academic, and financial planning processes by delivering actionable insights through analytics. This includes providing up-to-date information, comparisons with peer institutions, and forecasts of upcoming trends. Additionally, the department addresses both internal and external inquiries about the demographics, programs, and curriculum of ¸£ÀûÀíÂ×.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, IRP oversees the university’s data governance initiative. Utilizing tools such as MUBERT and Microsoft PowerBI, among others, IRP offers refined data perspectives. The data governance council is actively enhancing data description, determining management roles, and fostering a culture where decisions are rooted in data.<\/p>\n

IRP works closely through strategic collaborations with entities including the Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Information Technology, Enrollment Management, Budget Office, Registrar\u2019s Office, Center for Teaching and Learning, deans\u2019 offices, and others.<\/p>\n

Resources<\/h2>\n

Institutional Research & Planning Service Level Agreement (PDF)<\/a><\/h5>\n

Defines IRP\u2019s data, analytics, and Business Intelligence services, request processes, and service expectations. IRP’s SLA<\/p>\n

IRP Data Request Form<\/a><\/h5>\n

Used to request data or analysis not already available through the IRP public site or MU BERT. Requests may include custom analysis or development of new dashboards and reports.<\/p>\n

Institutional Factbooks<\/h5>\n

Official, validated institutional metrics published on a recurring schedule to support planning, benchmarking, and executive decision-making. Access to Institutional Factbooks is granted based on institutional role and job function, consistent with data governance, FERPA, and security policies. Access is not granted upon individual request. Units should work through supervisory channels to confirm appropriate access needs.<\/p>\n

Staff<\/h2>\n