Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Research
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research (OIER) provides the data, assessment, and planning support needed to advance the University’s mission and goals. Through comprehensive data collection, analysis, reporting, and university-wide assessment, the office helps guide strategic decision-making and foster continuous improvement. These efforts strengthen the University’s ability to deliver high-quality academic and non-academic programs, services, and activities for its students.
If you are not a UWA student or employee and need to request specific data, please email [email protected].
The University of West Alabama (UWA) identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to its mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered.
Graduation rates represent the number of students that complete a degree program in a specific timeframe. They are reported by cohorts for 6 year completions, 5 year completions, and 4 year completions.Â
Strategic Plan
The University of West Alabama’s Strategic Plan outlines our shared vision, guiding goals, and initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and student success across our campus and community.
Planning and Assessment
The University of West Alabama uses WEAVEonline® for all planning and assessment documents. Follow the link below and use your UWA account information to log onto WEAVEonline®:Â
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning has developed the UWA Planning and Assessment Guide and WEAVEonline User’s Manual that includes important information on the planning and assessment process at UWA and step-by-step instructions on how to enter data into the WEAVEonline® system. If you have questions or need help with planning and assessment, contact Bliss Adkison at [email protected].
Meet the Team
The University of West AlabamaÂ
Station 18Â
Livingston, ALÂ 35470
Bliss Adkison, M.B.A
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning
[email protected]
(205) 652-3912
Dr. Hope Morris
Assessment and Data Coordinator
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Austen Cosby
Data Analyst
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