Educational Effectiveness

Mission

The Office of Educational Effectiveness coordinates:

Assessment

To support faculty, administrators and staff in:

1. Assessment
2. Institutional research
3. Program review

Accreditation

To coordinate accreditation review by the:

1. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
2. Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA)

Professional Development

To provide professional development in:

1. Teaching and instruction
2. Student learning
3. Assessment of student learning
4. Educational technology to enhance teaching and learning
5. Online learning
6. Mission-focused learning

IE - DOMAINS

Areas where institutional effectiveness structures, processes, and culture directly shape performance.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

Systematic collection, analysis, and use of evidence to evaluate outcomes and drive improvement.

• WSCUC: Standard 4 (4.1, 4.3)

Transparency & Evidence Accessibility

Clear, accessible, and consistent reporting of institutional performance to support decision-making and accountability.

• WSCUC: Standard 1 (1.7), Standard 4 (4.6)

Institutional Capacity & Professional Competence

Distributed expertise and professional capacity to support assessment, planning, accreditation, and improvement across units.

• WSCUC: Standard 2 (2.6), Standard 4 (4.4)

Evidence-Informed Executive Leadership

Executive leadership that routinely uses data and assessment results to guide strategy, priorities, and resource allocation.

• WSCUC: Standard 3 (3.6), Standard 4 (4.2)

Operational Effectiveness & Improvement Cycles

Reliable operational processes paired with systematic evaluation and refinement to improve institutional functioning.

• WSCUC: Standard 3 (3.5), Standard 4 (4.3)

Governing Board Oversight & Accountability

Board engagement characterized by disciplined oversight, policy alignment, and informed use of institutional evidence.

• WSCUC: Standard 3 (3.9), Standard 4 (4.2)

Financial Stewardship & Resource Alignment

Responsible fiscal management and alignment of resources with mission, planning priorities, and assessed needs.

• WSCUC: Standard 3 (3.4), Standard 4 (4.2)

Independent Review, Audit, & Validation

Use of independent audits, reviews, and evaluations to validate data integrity and institutional claims.

• WSCUC: Standard 4 (4.6)

Strategic Partnerships & Data Integration

Purposeful external collaborations and systems that support institutional goals, data quality, and improvement efforts.

• WSCUC: Standard 3 (3.6), Standard 4 (4.1)

IE-INFORMED (ENVIRONMENTAL) DOMAINS

External forces monitored and analyzed by IE to inform planning and risk assessment.

Regulatory & Compliance Environment

External compliance requirements that shape institutional policy, reporting obligations, and risk exposure.

• WSCUC: Standard 1 (1.6), Standard 3 (3.10)

Economic & Market Conditions

Regional, state, and national economic factors affecting enrollment demand, affordability, and sustainability.

• WSCUC: Standard 3 (3.4)

Demographic Demand & Enrollment Shifts

Population trends and student demand patterns informing enrollment strategy, program mix, and long-term planning.

• WSCUC: Standard 1 (1.2), Standard 4 (4.2)

Ken Nelson, MD, MS
Director
Office of Educational Effectiveness and Institutional Research
44195
[email protected]