Institutional Research Institutional Research

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, overseen by the Office of Academic Affairs, compiles, maintains, and provides analysis of institutional and other data to support the operation, decision-making, and planning functions of the College.

It is our mission to: collect and analyze data and provide useful, meaningful information to meet the needs of both internal and external constituencies; to support assessment activities and promote the use of results for quality enhancement; to explain and interpret information, making recommendations to decision-makers as appropriate.

Institutional Research and Assessment Director, Dr. Melissa Bolyard
Melissa BolyardBMCC's Office of Institutional Research: Working Behind the Scenes to Improve Teaching and Learning
Most members of the BMCC community are unaware that the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment indirectly impacts new classroom techniques at BMCC. Read More
Facts & Statistics
A main function of OIRA is to provide pertinent information about the college through the Factbook, published annually, and various reports.
Summary Data Requests
One of OIRA's major responsibilities is handling routine and ad hoc data requests.
Surveys
OIRA conducts and coordinates a range of surveys to assess various aspects of student life at BMCC.
Assessment
The OIRA plays a key role as a resource in the college's assessment practices. The Coordinator of Assessment serves as a guide in the planning, implementation and use of results in academic and student services areas.
Useful Information
CUNY's Institutional Research and Assessment Office, national and regional Insitutional Research associations, and information about conducting your own research.
IR Home
Back to Institutional Research and Assessment home page.