Office of Institutional Assessment, Research and Planning

Mission

The Office of Assessment, Research, and Planning (OARP) supports Texas A&M International University’s mission and vision by promoting institutional effectiveness through assessment, strategic planning, data analytics, and reporting. Its purpose is to foster data-informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and accountability across the University.

OARP fulfills this mission by:

• Leading and supporting meaningful assessment and planning processes for student learning and administrative effectiveness.
• Guiding strategic planning using measurable goals and key performance indicators.
• Developing analytical and forecasting tools for areas such as enrollment, retention, degree production, human resources, and facilities.
• Ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance through sound data governance practices.
• Anticipating information needs and providing innovative data visualizations and resources.
• Managing institutional and external reporting requirements for state, system, and federal entities.
• Conducting survey research to assess student experiences and transform findings into actionable insights.
• Overseeing compliance with SACSCOC and discipline-specific accreditation standards.

Vision:

The Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, and Planning seeks to be recognized within the institution and within the broader postsecondary education community as a model of excellence and innovation in its areas of responsibility. 

We strive to:

• Be acknowledged for the expertise, professionalism, and leadership of our staff.
• Be seen as the source of accessible and reliable institutional intelligence.
• Be recognized for our unwavering commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Accreditation and Academic Programs

• Institutional Professional Accreditation
• Substantive Change
• TAMIU Program Inventory(PDF)

Assessment and Effectiveness

• Academic Program Assessment
• Administrative Assessment
• Assessment Calendar
• Core Curriculum Assessment
• Student Achievement
• Writing Intensive Assessment

Institutional Research

• Internal Data Reports
• External Data Reports
• Data Request Form
• Quick Facts

Statistic of the Month

1st Day HeadCount

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Fall 2024

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8,718 Students

Fall 2025

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9,101 Students

Percent Change

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4.4% increase

1st Day Semester Credit Hours

Fall 2024

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94,252 SCHs

Fall 2025

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103,605 SCHs

Percent Change

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9.9% increase