Effectiveness

Institutional Research and Effectiveness (IRE) actively analyzes university effectiveness in four areas as well as providing general guidance on effectiveness to the Austin Peay State University and its departments.  Effectiveness involves the “effective” use of information by university leaders who manage Austin Peay’s educational programs.  There are three steps in the efficient use of information.  Step one is planning, step two is assessment and step three is management.  Achievement of quality stems not only from planning and assessing educational outcomes but also from improving educational outcomes based on available information.

Institutional Research and Effectiveness follows four areas of effectiveness measurements along with the general areas of enrollment, retention, and degree attainment.  These four areas are: accreditation, general education (Senior Exit Exams), major field education (Major Field Tests), and Tennessee performance funding.  IRE reports annually to departments regarding information in these four areas.