Office of Institutional Research

The purpose of Office of Institutional Research is to conduct analytical studies and provide information in support of institutional planning, policy formulation and decision making. In addition, the office provides leadership and support in research related activities to members of the NOVA community engaged in planning and evaluating the institution's success in accomplishing its mission.

Areas of Focus

1. Data/Data Analysis
   OIR is the official source of NOVA’s institutional data and is responsible for ensuring data integrity. Read more.
2. Research Studies
   OIR conducts research studies and publishes its findings in the form of research reports, research briefs, data reports, and fact sheets. Read more.
3. Research Support
   The office provides research support to the faculty and staff and, in some instances, to students. Read more.
4. Special Initiatives
   At the request of the college president and the administrative council, the office conducts special studies on an ongoing basis. Read more.
5. Enrollment Planning
   OIR maintains the official enrollment data for the college, monitors enrollment trends, and provides campus enrollment targets for planning purposes.

Helpful Links

	Fact Books Find student enrollment, graduates, personnel, finances & facilities, support services, and campus-specific data.
	Research Briefs Find research briefs on a variety of topics, including student success, retention, enrollment.
	Research Reports Find research reports by year, number and title on a variety of topics, including demographics, enrollment growth and future trends.
	Student Profiles Find college and campus general student information, including headcount, sex, race, age,  domicile, type, and credit hour load.
	NOVA Data Find reports on recent data, including enrollment management, transfer data, headcount & FTES, distance learning, and non-traditional students.
	Graduate Information Find results from the annual Graduate Survey, including employment, education goals, evaluation of academic instruction, services and facilities.
	ATD Initiative Find the Achieving the Dream culture of evidence to track student success