The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Analytics and Assessment

Analytics and Assessment

The Office of the Provost is committed to instilling and supporting a culture of evidence at all levels that applies the best possible information and analysis within the academic enterprise. University Analytics and Institutional Research (UAIR) and the Office of Academic Planning and Assessment (OAPA) support academic data-informed decision-making within the Office of the Provost and across the university.

The Office of Academic Planning and Assessment (OAPA) supports the university’s assessment and evaluation priorities by marshaling evidence and promoting a culture of evidence in line with the  university’s Strategic Plan. In addition to providing direction and consultation on campus-wide and department-based student learning assessment, OAPA supports intentional improvement by contributing evidence for the strategic planning process, directing the Educational Effectiveness Program (EEP) in Academic Affairs, and designing and directing survey and evaluation research projects across campus.

University Analytics and Institutional Research (UAIR) provides information and analysis that supports the decision-making process, complies with reporting requirements of external agencies, and responds to ad hoc requests for information. Most of the official statistics about the campus, and Academic Affairs in particular, are reported by UAIR. Some of UAIR’s contributions include public-facing dashboards, Flagship Analytics, and a variety of factsheets and data tables, including Admissions and Enrollment Report.