Institutional Effectiveness & Research AT SAU Tech
Driving Data Informed Decisions for Student and Institutional Success
Mission Statement
The mission of the Institutional Effectiveness & Research department is to provide leadership and support for planning, assessment, research, and continuous improvement at SAU Tech.
The office gathers, analyzes, and disseminates data for:
- Internal and external reporting
- Institutional planning
- Evaluation of academic programs and student services
- Assessment of institutional effectiveness
- Accreditation processes
Our goal is to ensure that data driven decisions strengthen student outcomes and advance the College’s mission.
Why Institutional Effectiveness Matters
Institutional research and effectiveness help SAU Tech:
- Meet state and federal reporting requirements
- Support accreditation and accountability
- Improve student success and operational efficiency
- Provide transparency to stakeholders
Our commitment to continuous improvement drives everything we do.
State & National Reporting
As a public institution of higher education in Arkansas, SAU Tech submits student enrollment and institutional data to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) and participates in national reporting efforts.
Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE)
SAU Tech reports student data through the Student Information System (SIS) to ADHE.
View the ADHE 2023–24 Reporting Calendar →
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
SAU Tech contributes to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
IPEDS Resources:
Stay Connected
Rita Givens
Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Research
Phone: 870-574-4495
Email: rgivens@sautech.edu
