Mission Statement
At the Office of Data, Assessment, and Institutional Research (DAIR), our mission is to drive institutional excellence through a comprehensive approach to data management and analysis. We are dedicated to understanding how students learn and gauging their progress through robust Learning Assessment practices. Through Institutional Research, we use analytics and dashboards to make data actionable, empowering informed decision-making. Our Enterprise Data Warehouse serves as a central hub, unifying data from varied sources from comprehensive analysis, enabling us to extract valuable insights. Upholding data integrity and quality across assets, our Data Governance initiatives ensure reliability and trustworthiness in our data-driven endeavors. Together, we strive to enhance the educational experience and achieve strategic goals through the power of data.
Understanding, using, unifying, and upholding data, we strive to build bridges across departments and disciplines, fostering collaboration and innovation throughout the institution.
Functions
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Serve as the Official Source of Institutional Information: Curate and maintain comprehensive data for Kansas State University's official information.
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Provide Data and Analytical Support: Offer strong support to advance the university's mission and strategic directions.
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Prepare Mandatory Reports: Ensure compliance by preparing timely reports for federal and state agencies.
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Lead Enterprise Data Warehouse Management: Design, manage, maintain, and enhance the university's data warehouse.
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Lead University Data Governance Processes: Oversee data governance processes to ensure integrity and compliance.
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Develop and Implement Institutional Data Policy: Govern the use and management of data assets.
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Lead and Coordinate Assessment of Student Learning: Provide leadership in assessing student learning outcomes.
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Support University-wide Participation in Planning and Accreditation: Support systematic participation in planning, review, assessment, and accreditation.
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Initiate and Conduct Studies and Analyses: Conduct studies to support critical institutional endeavors.
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Develop and Deploy Business Intelligence Tools: Create user-friendly tools integrated with institutional research information portals for easy access to institutional data.
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Prepare Reports for Internal and External Stakeholders: Ensure timely accurate dissemination of information.
Ethical Principles