by Abbey Picozzi | Nov 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Efforts continue towards the University’s reaffirmation of accreditation process with our institutional accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Every eight years, MSCHE requires its more than 130 member institutions, including Penn State,...
by alr16 | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
OPAIR’s planning team leads strategic plan development and implementation across all University budget units. As part of this work, the planning team facilitates the strategic plan seed grant process and reporting; supports University-wide strategic plan...
by alr16 | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Data governance is a set of practices and principles that serve a strategic and essential business function that drives the way institutions manage their data. The purpose of data governance is to provide an effective system of oversight that ensures accurate and...
by alr16 | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
You may be wondering, what exactly is institutional research at Penn State? The OPAIR office is undoubtedly known for capturing data in its charts and dashboards; and while these projects are critical to the valuable work that we do, there are many more ways we share...
by alr16 | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Among institutions of higher education, a learning outcomes assessment (LOA) is — as it sounds — an assessment process focusing on student learning and outcomes. The assessment process can help maintain the quality of the academic programs offered to students...
by alr16 | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
A little more than a year into Penn State’s 2024 self-study cycle, efforts continue towards the University’s reaffirmation of accreditation process with our institutional accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Every eight years,...
