About OIE
History
Pepperdine had an Office of Institutional Research (OIR) that was part of the Information Technology group, circa 1970. During the late 1980s, the OIR began reporting to the Office of the Provost. From 1990 to 2000, the office underwent major technology changes with the establishment of its webpage, and by 1998 the Factbook became an online document. The OIR also assisted with WSCUC reaffirmation. In 2007, under new departmental leadership, the office was renamed Educational and Institutional Research (EIR), and shortly thereafter in 2008, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE).
Mission
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness supports the University's mission, values, and core commitments by providing leadership in the areas of accreditation, assessment, institutional research, and educational research. The OIE aspires to foster a culture of assessment and to provide high-quality data that supports student success and decision-making.
The following summarizes how the mission will be achieved.
- Conduct institutional and educational research to contribute to University decision-making.
- Coordinate a comprehensive system of academic and non-academic program reviews that supports the University mission and institutional learning outcomes.
- Provide guidance and data support for assessment cycles including institutional learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, General Education, and Core Competencies.
- Oversee University compliance with federal reporting (IPEDS) and accreditation standards (WSCUC).
- Lead, guide, and facilitate the process of reaffirmation of accreditation, substantive program changes, and requests for new programs.
The OIE mission was last revised in June 2022.
Policies and Procedural
Please see the OIE's policies and procedural documents.