The Office of Institutional Research at Boston University provides statistics and information in support of the University's planning, management, and budgetary processes. The Office of Institutional Research ensures accurate and detailed data and analyses, including:
- Projection of enrollment and budget data in support of the University's budget planning process.
- Collection and analysis of key information regarding the University's faculty, staff, and student populations.
- Response to major informational and ranking surveys of higher education institutions.
- Production of statistical profiles and reports for use by University administration.
- Data support for all University schools and offices.
Within the Office of Institutional Research is the Office of Enrollment Planning and Retention which has the following responsibilities:
- Projecting the number of admits and related financial aid offers needed to reach individual undergraduate school and college incoming freshman and transfer numerical and qualitative goals. Developing and maintaining statistical reports which measure progress against these goals.
- Developing and maintaining undergraduate retention and graduation statistics.
- Developing the quantitative responses to the various college guide book surveys (including the Common Data Set), securing the responses to non-quantitative survey questions from the appropriate University office, and coordinating the timely overall response to these surveys.
- Conducting surveys and other research relative to the undergraduate admissions and financial aid process and the undergraduate student body.
- Developing and maintaining statistical descriptions and projections of the undergraduate student body and related financial aid.
- Supporting all University offices, schools, and colleges by providing them with requested enrollment data.
The Office of Institutional Research is a member of the Association of Institutional Research (AIR), the North East Association for Institutional Research (NEAIR), and the Boston Consortium for Higher Education.
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