Institutional Research provides institutional-level services that support strategic planning activities and continuous quality improvement initiatives via the provision of information for decision-making and planning purposes. The office also collaborates with external parties like the Ministry of Higher Education, public and private higher learning institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) as well as local authorities on various activities and/or issues involving the university. We accomplish our mission by:
- Ascertaining, coordinating and conducting research based on the interests of the university
- Ensuring the validity and reliability of the data and the research methodologies utilized
- Providing data analysis to inform executive decision-making and strategic planning initiatives
- Putting forward follow-up input and data driven recommendations to improve the effectiveness of planning and strategic direction of the university
- Identifying experts and providing expertise in research methods and other higher education issues
- Exploring opportunities for strategic cooperation and partnership with relevant partners (internal and external) of the university
- Responding to requests from other external agencies and stakeholders
The following are documented publications and references that can be used for both internal and external audiences
- Research reports
- Surveys
- Facts and figures
