Planning, Evaluation, and Institutional Research (OPEIR)

Request institutional data and analysis, assistance with surveys and institutional assessments, SACSCOC and program accreditation information, help with strategic planning and reporting, and more.


*OPEIR Client Hierarchy*
Given the improved access to official data through institutional dashboards, increased demand for external mandatory reporting, and escalating need to conduct strategic analytics to support student success, OPEIR will continue to support ad hoc data requests although in a modified timeline. The hierarchy for responding to requests is outlined with those requests impacting the entire institutional maintaining position as highest priority.

Services (7)

Request for Aggregate Student, Faculty, Staff, or Program Data and Analysis

Request data and/or analysis including but not limited to enrollment, degrees awarded, retention, course outcomes, faculty information , SCH production, and reports for accrediting or governing bodies. Does not include individual student data.

Estimated delivery times:
• Less than one week; or within days when needed for Chancellor/ELT, Board of Trustees, State government.
• 1-2 weeks for UT System, THEC, Other UTC Central Administration Leadership, Non-mandatory external reporting (US News, Open Doors, etc.), University and Program Accreditation
• Up to 4 weeks for student engagement and support programs, colleges/departments, funded grants or institutional level grant proposal requests.

Surveys, Evaluations, and Other Assessments

Request information on institutional surveys and assessments such as the CLE, FRA, NSEE, and FSSE; or, request help in the design, implementation, and analysis of your own surveys.

• Estimated delivery time: may be up to 4 weeks or more depending on workflow, priorities, and nature of request.

New Program and Program Modification Research and Workforce Data

Request help or information regarding new program and program modification processes and/or workforce data.

• Estimated delivery time: may be up to 4 weeks or more depending on workflow, priorities, and nature of request

Institutional Strategic Planning and Reporting

Request information related to the university’s Strategic Plan and mandatory reporting to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

• Estimated delivery time: 1-2 weeks

SACSCOC Accreditation

Request information related to the university’s SACSCOC Accreditation, including the associated reporting, processes, and the Quality Enhancement Plan.

• Estimated delivery time: 1-2 weeks

Individual Student-Level Information

Request individual student-level datasets. This often requires IRB approval, depending on the content and purpose of the request.

• Estimated delivery time: may be up to 4 weeks or more depending on workflow, priorities, and nature of request if able to accommodate

Testing Center Services

The Testing Center provides UTC's students and the Chattanooga community with opportunities for admissions, college credit, and licensure/certification testing. Contact to schedule an exam.

• Estimated delivery time: 1-2 weeks