Institutional Research

The Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness provides timely analysis and information to support and measure the decision-making, planning, and policy-formulation processes of Widener University in accordance with its goals [1.2.2] 

The office supports the university’s efforts in enrollment [1.5.4.2], civic and community engagement [5.1], and establishing and maintaining a diverse and vigorous campus life [6.0] for students. For example, the Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness publishes the:

• Common Data Set.
• Fact Book.

Research studies published by the Institutional Research & Effectiveness office include:

• Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement.
• Campus Climate Surveys for faculty, staff, and students.
• College Senior Survey.
• CIRP Freshman Survey.
• Faculty Survey.
• Freshman Year Experience Survey.
• National Survey of Student Engagement.
• Parent Satisfaction Survey.
• Student Satisfaction Survey.