MISSION
Institutional Research, part of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, is committed
to providing timely, accurate, and consistent information and data about the University
of Louisiana Monroe to all constituents, both internal to and external of the institution.
Common uses of information provided by Institutional Research are in preparation for
program reaccreditation, surveys and national rankings, grant research and planning,
and governmentally-mandated reporting. Additionally, IR provides data to aid in decision-making,
development, forecasting, and administration of the university at multiple functional
levels.
FACTBOOK
The ULM Factbook presents demographic, enrollment, and graduation information. Data
is recorded as of 14th class day.
ULM FACTBOOK
DATA REQUESTS
It is the commitment of Institutional Research to assist with the needs of all individuals
with an interest in accurate figures on the institution. IR compiles and evaluates
institutional data to provide both descriptive and analytical information to the requesting
parties and will work with all parties to make sure that all data needs are appropriately
vetted, evaluated, and achieved. Common requests for data include:
- Official enrollment and/or headcount for current and past terms
- Student profile or demographic information
- Enrollment and retention analysis
- Graduate head count and graduation rates
Please keep in mind that – due to variations in complexity of pulling and analyzing
data – a short turnaround may not always be possible. Because of this, IR asks that
data requests be made at a minimum two weeks prior to the date on which the information
is needed to ensure that all information requests can be filled.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
STUDENT PRIVACY
Information and data requests that fall outside the standard reporting requirements
must remain compliant with FERPA regulations. Institutional Research is sensitive
to both an individual’s right to privacy of personal information as well as the requesting
agency’s need for complete and adequate analysis. Because of this, IR follows institutional
policy for the release of all information relating to students. Requests for information
will be filled in such a way as to balance the needs of the requesting individual
against the institution’s students’ right to privacy.
Institutional Research