The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at UTPA:
extracts and transforms data into information for analysis.
conducts policy analysis, institutional research and executive management studies to support informed decision making at the university.
assures that institutional policies and procedures are in compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations.
directs and coordinates institutional planning, assessment and evaluation.
serves as the repository for official institutional data, and
acts as liaison between UTPA and UT System; and between UTPA and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for institutional research, accountability and planning.