Department for Institutional Effectiveness (IE)
Mission
The mission of the Department for Institutional Effectiveness is to lead the institution
in planning and assessment while providing accurate,
up-to-date research data.
Purpose
In accordance with our mission, the IE services
are designed to help all areas of the institution
become more effective in their day-to-day functions.
Thus, IE exists for the following purposes:
- To support the mission, purpose, and philosophy
of Odessa College;
- To
assist with the development and maintenance
of a comprehensive plan for the College;
- To
design, implement, direct, and modify the
assessment system for the College;
- To
initiate and implement research and to compile
and interpret institutional data;
- To
serve as the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools (SACS) liaison; and
- To
assist various areas of the College community
with their planning, evaluation, and research
needs.
Philosophy
The Department for Institutional Effectiveness is committed to excellence in its services.
To insure that this excellence is not compromised,
IE maintains an impartial role to the
entire College community. IE approaches
all endeavors with the highest of standards and ethics and professionalism.

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