institutional Research & Academic Planning (iRAP) Pamela Brown and Charles Masten

Mission and Values  We provide evidence-based analyses and reports that inform and shape university management, strategic planning, institutional policy, and decision support.

Mission and Values  Accuracy: IRAP produces trustworthy, unbiased, relevant, and thorough analyses that provide context, inform policy, assist program development, and guide decision-making.  Creativity: IRAP develops data-driven narratives and data visualizations that are innovative and compelling, and that offer decision support.  Collaboration: IRAP engages with colleagues within the UC Office of the President (UCOP), at UC campuses, and among external partners to advance the mission of the University of California and the goals of public higher education.  Expertise: IRAP provides substantive context for understanding and managing key areas, including student admissions, financial aid, enrollment, student outcomes, academic programs, policies, personnel, research, finance, and workforce.

iRAP reports to the Provost and supports units across UCOP and beyond

iRAP is building a culture of evidence Issue Area Expertise Analytical Support  Accountability  Academic Planning & Policy  Finance  Research  Students  Workforce & Compensation  Decision support services  Official reporting  Survey research, analysis & reporting  Data visualizations  Data stewardship and access  Environmental scanning & external reporting

iRAP is improving access to information

iRAP is improving access to information  What is the cost to attend? UC InfoCenter Interactive data visualizations Currently in development Will replace existing InfoCenter

iRAP – testing your knowledge about UC  How many UC faculty are Nobel Laureates? a) 25 b) 50 c) 60 d) 100 e) Too many to count  How many UC PhD grads are Nobel Laureates? a) 5 b) 10 c) 15 d) 20 e) None

iRAP – testing your knowledge about UC  How many UC faculty are Nobel Laureates? a) 25 b) 50 c) 60 d) 100 e) Too many to count  How many UC PhD grads are Nobel Laureates? a) 5 b) 10 c) 15 d) 20 e) None

iRAP – testing your knowledge about UC  The Washington Monthly ranks institutions in term of public good (i.e., social mobility, furthers research and serves the country). Which university has ranked number one over the last three years? a) Berkeley b) Santa Cruz c) San Diego d) Stanford e) Los Angeles f) Michigan

iRAP – testing your knowledge about UC  The Washington Monthly ranks institutions in term of public good (i.e., social mobility, furthers research and serves the country). Which university has ranked number one over the last three years? a) Berkeley b) Santa Cruz c) San Diego d) Stanford e) Los Angeles f) Michigan

iRAP – testing your knowledge about UC  Which of the following are true? a) UC operates all 4-H activities in California b) UC medical centers manage almost 4 million in outpatient visits a year c) UC is one of the largest employers in California d) UC enrolls the largest portion of Pell recipients at research universities in the nation e) All of the above

iRAP – testing your knowledge about UC  Which of the following are true? a) UC operates all 4-H activities in California b) UC medical centers manage almost 4 million in outpatient visits a year c) UC is one of the largest employers in California d) UC enrolls the largest portion of Pell recipients at research universities in the nation e) All of the above

iRAP – how we can help  We are experienced in providing critical time-sensitive decision support across UCOP and for other UC locations.  Contact us if you have an analytical question that you can’t figure out how to answer.   