The Office of Institutional Research, Planning, & Assessment (IRPA) at the Virginia Military Institute provides data, information, research, and analysis; creates operational business reports; fulfills compliance reporting mandates; and assists in the evaluation and coordination of institutional effectiveness in support of operational management and decision-making as part of the tactical and strategic planning processes at VMI. It does so in an accurate, timely, ethical, transparent, and efficient manner.
Objectives:
- To collect, maintain, analyze, and disseminate reliable institutional data in order to meet reporting obligations to government (e.g., IPEDS & SCHEV), accrediting (e.g., SACSCOC), and other external agencies.
- To maintain a comprehensive, Institute-level survey research program that yields useful, actionable information for each of the Institute’s major programs and units within those programs.
- To assist Institute faculty, administrators, and staff in their assessment and evaluation endeavors.
DATA & PROJECT REQUEST
If you would like to request data for a project or if you would like assistance from our team, please complete our request form. A member of our staff will be in contact with you soon after to schedule a meeting.
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
Institutional research data serves as the official source of evidence, research-based information about Virginia Military Institute’s cadets, faculty, and staff. The VMI Fact Book is designed to provide current and historical information about various aspects of the Institute including admission and enrollment trends, retention rates, graduation rates, and commissioning rates, to name a few.
ACCREDITATION
Founded in 1839, Virginia Military Institute is the oldest state-supported military college in the United States. Information about accreditation status for both the Institute and specific programs is available.
ASSESSMENT
VMI understands the value of assessment to the curricular and co-curricular programs, activities, and services at the Institute. Course evaluations are vital to identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the teaching and learning experiences offered at VMI.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
VMI is a unique undergraduate educational environment where cadets earn their degrees while participating in military trainings and obligations.
QUALTRICS
Qualtrics is a powerful online survey tool available to VMI faculty, staff, and students for VMI-related projects.
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Connect with Institutional Research, Planning, & Assessment
Email: fuentessl@vmi.edu
Phone: (540) 464-7345
Institutional Research, Planning, & Assessment
Marshall Library