Santa Clara University

About IR

The purpose of the Office of Institutional Research is to provide objective, systematic and thorough research and analysis in support of the institution's strategic and operational planning, policy formation, and decision making.

Specific Areas of Responsibility

• Providing accurate and timely information and analyses useful to policy and decision makers
  
  
  
• Collecting, disseminating, analyzing, and promoting the use of information for University planning, decision-making, and assessment at all levels
  
  
  
• Encouraging the use of the products and resources of Institutional Research by maintaining a service orientation toward the University community and public at large
  
  
  
• Supporting other units in conducting program evaluations, outcome studies, and other projects designed to improve the quality of services and programs