Institutional Research

MISSION

The Institutional Research office at Saint Mary's College of California is dedicated to fostering a culture of data-driven excellence and informed, equity minded, decision-making. Our mission is to empower our community with accurate, timely, and insightful information that supports strategic planning, enhances student success, and promotes institutional effectiveness. Through rigorous research, innovative analysis, and collaborative partnerships, we strive to illuminate pathways for continuous improvement and inspire a commitment to educational excellence and equity. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our endeavors, ensuring that every decision we support is grounded in reliable data and aligned with the mission and values of Saint Mary's College of California.

INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH OFFICE FUNCTIONS

The Office of Institutional Research oversees a wide array of data management responsibilities crucial to the institution's success. We strive to be a valuable asset to the campus community, providing support and insights to enhance strategic initiatives and operational effectiveness. Our responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Managing various external data reports, such as those required by the federal government, our accrediting body (WASC/WSCUC), and proprietary channels including US News & World Report and Princeton Review.
Providing comprehensive institutional data to campus stakeholders to support their strategic initiatives and operational needs.
Coordinating institutional survey activities, including annual student satisfaction and engagement surveys.
Maintaining essential data reference sources such as the Fact Book and the Common Data Set.
Conducting data analyses to inform the college’s strategic planning and operations, such as evaluating student success through diverse outcome measures.

We are committed to making our resources and expertise readily accessible to the entire campus community. Whether you need data for a specific project or seek insights to inform your decisions, we welcome and encourage your research and data requests.

To submit a data request, please use https://bit.ly/3BauoDf . For further information or assistance, feel free to contact Milena Angelova, Director of Institutional Research, at maa34@stmarys-ca.edu or (925)-631-4858.