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.聽
Strategic Plan
The University of West Alabama鈥檚 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 Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Research (OIER) supports a university-wide culture of evidence by helping academic programs and administrative units plan strategically, assess outcomes, and use data to drive continuous improvement.
Each year, academic programs and administrative units complete Annual Reports using standardized UWA templates. Reports are submitted electronically through the Qualtrics Annual Report Submission Portal and are evaluated as part of the University’s institutional effectiveness process. The annual review cycle helps programs and units assess performance, identify opportunities for improvement, align with the UWA Strategic Plan, and demonstrate accountability for accreditation and institutional quality.
OIER provides templates, guidance, training, and consultation to support faculty and staff throughout the assessment process. The Institutional Effectiveness Resources Card in TigerHub serves as the University’s central repository for planning and assessment resources, including Annual Report templates, the OIER Handbook, reporting guides, important deadlines, and other assessment materials. Faculty and staff are encouraged to access the IE Card regularly for the most current resources and announcements.
Meet the Team
The University of West Alabama聽
Station 18聽
Livingston, AL聽 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
[email protected]
Austen Cosby
Data Analyst
[email protected]
