OPAIR Spotlight: Abby-Gail Blanchard- Graduate Assistant (GA)

Tell us about yourself! What does your time look like outside of OPAIR?  Outside of OPAIR I balance my available time between my academic-, professional commitments and personal wellness. My time is allocated to drafting my PhD dissertation proposal, completing...

Registration open for annual Nuventive training sessions

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State is committed to using assessment evidence to improve student learning and make certain that students graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary for their future careers or studies. All Penn State degree programs and for-credit...

Nominate a Penn State Assessment Champion today

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Do you know a colleague who goes above and beyond to enhance student learning and academic excellence through program-level assessment? The Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR) is seeking nominations for the 2025–26...

OPAIR Spotlight: Marie Sullivan- Director of Accreditation

What activities and passions truly light up your life outside of your work with OPAIR?  I’ve always been a bookworm, and I usually have at least one book and an audiobook going at the same time. My sons have gotten me into video games, and I can easily lose an entire...

2025 Penn State Data Summit Video Recordings

We are absolutely thrilled to share that the 2025 Penn State Data Summit is now accessible! You can find all recordings and slides on our Kaltura channel, specifically the 2025 Penn State Data Summit channel. Whether you missed a session or wish to revisit some...