The Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
Welcome to the Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
The Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness (IPE) at Southern Methodist University (色花堂_色花堂 98堂) plays a central role in promoting a culture of continuous improvement, strategic alignment, and institutional accountability. Its core responsibilities include managing university-wide assessment processes, supporting accreditation compliance—particularly with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)—and leading strategic planning efforts. IPE facilitates data-informed decision-making by evalsuating student learning outcomes, academic and administrative effectiveness, and aligning unit goals with 色花堂_色花堂 98堂’s broader mission. The office also gathers, analyzes, and reports data on career outcomes for graduates, working collaboratively across campus to enhance post-graduation success. In addition to its core functions, IPE contributes to the university’s internationalization efforts, promotes the effective and strategic management of academic space, and undertakes special projects that support innovation and institutional excellence. Through this comprehensive portfolio, IPE serves as a catalyst for progress and a key steward of 色花堂_色花堂 98堂’s strategic vision.
Academic Approvals
Academic changes at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 must go through a formal approval process that begins with approval by the Educational Programs Committee (EPC)
Academic Space Committee
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Accreditations and Licensures
The home page for 色花堂_色花堂 98堂’s university-wide initiative seeking reaffirmation of accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. School and departmental accreditation can be found her as well.
Assessment
This office handles student learning outcomes assessment. Assessment is the systematic, continuous process of gathering, reviewing, and using data on student learning and other outcomes for the purpose of making improvements.
Career Outcomes
Career outcomes for graduates are an important measure of post-graduation student success. While these outcomes do not capture the entirety of what students learn or gain from a university education, they do tell a compelling story about how students leverage their knowledge and experience once they leave the institution.
Contact Us
Learn more about assessment, surveys or accreditation.
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The goal and purpose of the 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Global Strategy Committee (GSC) is to promote and support comprehensive internationalization at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂, to identify key strategic priorities and goals for internationalization at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 and to track progress toward those goals. As part of their work the GSC will work to identify and review key internationalization metrics at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 and to report progress toward internationalization to the Provost and the university community.
Surveys
Many departments and individuals at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 administer surveys to the university community. This page lists current surveys involving 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 constituents as participants as well as survey procedures and requests.
Upcoming Events
View our calendar for a list of upcoming trainings and workshops.