University of Rio Grande

Throughout its 139-year history, the University of Rio Grande has recorded significant accomplishments including academic achievement and new buildings that provide instructional space for more than 2000 students.

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. The personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship.

Working with faculty, staff, and students, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness facilitates campus-wide processes for Continuous Quality Improvement in the areas of Assessment, Accreditation, Institutional Research and Strategic Planning to support Rio’s mission. The core functions of the office are to:

• Collect, analyze, present and disseminate data to pertinent audiences;
• Counsel departments on design and methodology related to research projects;
• Serve as a resource in the area of student learning outcomes assessment;
• Support enrollment through research projects on retention, attrition, and success;
• Facilitate program review, accreditation, and strategic/unit planning processes;