Office of Institutional Research
Supporting the Process of Institutional Research
Institutional Research supports the ongoing process of collecting, analyzing, reporting and warehousing quantitative and qualitative data about the institution’s students, faculty and staff.
Our Mission
Institutional Research provides information to support university decision-making through a variety of analytic activities, data-gathering tasks and research projects. IR works with offices and individuals internally and externally to maintain data/report integrity and quality to fit for their intended uses in operations, decision making and planning.
Explore Our Data Center
WebFOCUS is the university’s reporting tool used to write reports using data stored in Banner. To adjust your WebFOCUS access or request a data report from Institutional Research, click the yellow button below to reach the Online Report Request Form page.
Access to Request Report Webpage
WebFOCUS LogIn Limited to Internal Users Only
WebFOCUS FAQS
- Tips and Tricks to running WebFOCUS reports
- How do I request access to webFOCUS?
- How do I request a new report?
- Do I need VPN to access webFOCUS?
- Where do I go to run a report in WebFOCUS?
- Is WebFOCUS Training available?
- How is WebFOCUS affected by FERPA?
Learn more about our committee.
Interactive Dashboard for WebFOCUS users. Certified and local data are available by parameter selections to filter and create visual representations.
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The Higher Education Accountability System is used to track performance on critical measures that exemplify higher education institutions’ missions. Its major focus is on the four Closing the Gaps target areas of participation, success, excellence and research.
Our Accountability Reports
Our department serves as a resource for departments when they are preparing Program Reviews. Some of the information we provide is:
- Enrollment (Source: CBM001 ) # of students enrolled by Dept. and Major CIP for a specific term. Unduplicated Headcount. SCH are calculated from the students SCH for the semester.
- Degrees Conferred (Source: CBM009)
- Course History (Source: CBM004)
- Course Retention (Source: Banner Grade Table) # of students who received a grade of A, B, C, D, F for a given term.
- Semester Credit Hour (Source: CBM004) # of SCH’s are based on the number of credit hours offered for the course X the number of students enrolled for the course.
- Faculty FTE (Source: Business Objects)
- Faculty Average Salary (Source: Business Objects)
Access: Open to the public
Utilizes mostly certified data. Public view of collective snapshot of the university for each academic year.
Academic Year
This new version of the Fast Facts can be used as a quick snapshot of university data in meetings or presentations. For your convenience, it is presented both as a PowerPoint and a PDF file.
Note: Fast Facts was designed to be a bi-fold booklet. If you would like a printed version click the Printable Version and complete the following instructions:
- Choose print from your file menu.
- Select the appropriate printer.
- Under the printer properties, select 2 sided, flip on the short edge.
- Click ok then print.
IER engages with both professional and educational affiliations, some are mandatory due to the types of reporting required on the system, state and federal level. Other affiliations are meant to serve as a means to ensure we are encouraging data usage and our processes are efficient.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
- Texas Higher Education Data
- Higher Education Accountability System
- 2016 Higher Education Almanac (aka Texas Higher Education Almanac)
- Texas Crews-Texas Consumer Resource for Education and Workforce Statistics
The Texas A&M University System
Educational Use
- College Navigator
- Student Achievement Measure (SAM)
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
- IPEDS Data Center
Professional
- Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
- The Texas Association for Institutional Research (TAIR)
Governmental
Resources
IER administers surveys to students and alumni, while also participating in collaborative surveys between higher education institutions for comparison and benchmarking.
PRESENTATIONS:
- Adesanya, M., Soeder, A. & Su, D. (2023, April) Graduation Exit Survey of Texas A&M University-Commerce Students: Understanding Student Experiences and Perceptions. Presented by Adesanya, M. for the 2023 TAMUC Annual Research Symposium.
- Narayanaswamy, P., Anderson, J. & Su, D. (2023, April) Factors Contributing to University Student Dropout: An Exploratory Study. Presented by Narayanaswamy, P. for the 2023 TAMUC Annual Research Symposium.
PRESENTATIONS:
- Abbey, A., Soeder, A. & Su, D. (2022, April) Experience of Students at Texas A&M University-Commerce based on Attendance at First Choice School. Presented by Abbey, A. for the 2022 TAMUC Annual Research Symposium.
- Katubiya, G., Soeder, A. & Su, D. (2022, April) A Comparative Analysis of Year One and Year Two Usage of a Data Management Program as an Assessment Tool. Presented by Katubiya, G. for the 2022 TAMUC Annual Research Symposium.
PRESENTATIONS:
- Abudu, O., Rosene, M. (2021, April) How an Assessment Rubric can be used in Higher Education to Improve the Quality of Assessment, Presented by Abudu, O. for the 2021 Federation Graduate Student Virtual Research Symposium.
PRESENTATIONS:
- Abudu, O., Stewart, T., Cheek, M. (2020, April) Student Performance Expectations and Implications for High-Impact Practices, Presented by Abudu, O. for the 2020 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Akinpelu, O., Soeder, A., Cheek, M. (2020, April) Key Drivers of Positive Trends in 2017-2019 Quality Day Evaluations. Presented by Akinpelu, O. for the 2020 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Farooqui, M., Anderson, J., & Su, D. (2020, April) STUDENT LOAN & INCOME-TAMUC Contribution towards student enrollment in the ongoing student loan crisis. Presented by Farooqui, M. for the 2020 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Mohd, K., & Su, D. (2020, April) Improving Student Success Based on Student Academic Experiences with Data Visualization. Presented by Mohd, K. for the 2020 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX
PRESENTATIONS:
- Dobbs, R., Su, D., & Soeder, A. (December, 2019) Utilizing Student Satisfaction Inventory data to improve the student academic experience, Presented at the 2019 SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.
- Su, D., Dobbs, R., & Cheek, M. (December, 2019) Using Survey Data to Develop Institutional Definitions of Student Success, Presented at the 2019 SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.
- Su, D. & Cheek, M. (October 2019) Using Survey Data to Evaluate Student Success, Presented at the 2019 Texas Association of Higher Education Assessment Conference, San Antonio, TX.
- Cheek, M., Soeder, A. & Stewart, T. (October, 2019) Strengthening the Quality of Assessment Practices, Presented at the 2019 Texas Association of Higher Education Assessment Conference, San Antonio, TX.
PRESENTATIONS:
- Akula, H., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Drive Student Access & Success. Presented by Akula, H. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Assis, N., Gibson, S., Su, D., & Kuhlmann, M. (2018, April) From Messy to NSSE. Presented by Assis, N. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Brume, T., Hudson, J. (2018, April) Assessment of Global Competence with Regards to Freshmen Students. Presented by Brume, T. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Clanton, C., Hudson, J. (2018, April) Exploring the Dynamics of Graduating Students’ Global Competence in Relation to Preparedness of an Interconnected World. Presented by Clanton, C. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Coelho, E., Anderson, J., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Creating Rich Student Data Visualization – From Application to Enrollment. Presented by Coelho, E. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Dhurandhar, G., Anderson, J., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Trends within Numbers: Importance of Interactive Dashboards for Application, Admissions and Enrollment aspects of Graduate School. Presented by Dhurandhar, G. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Goti, V., Su, D., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Marketable Skills: The Third Goal of 60X30TX. Presented by Goti, V. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Hasnain, Q., Assis, N., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) An Analysis of Research Topics in Event Management Research. Presented by Hasnain, Q. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Ibrahim, R., Cheek, M., Crews, M., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Great Colleges to Work For: A Case Study of Retention Factors for University Faculty Members. Presented by Ibrahim, R. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Idoko-Akoh, A., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Early Evidence of the Efficiency of Competency-Based Education. Presented by A. Idoko-Akoh at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Kundu, S., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) A Comparative Analyses of Student Characteristics and Progression Metrics in CBE and non-CBE Programs. Presented by Kundu, S. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Odebiyi, M., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Social Network Optimization: Strategies to Increase ROI in Higher Education. Presented by Odebiyi, M. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Patel, K., Su, D., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Pandora's Box: An Intern's Introduction to Survey Research. Presented by Patel, K. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Rokka, P., Assis, N., Gibson, S., & Kuhlmann, M. (2018, April) Embracing Digital Technology to Create Increased Student Awareness. Presented by Rokka, P. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
- Srinivasa, S., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) A Comparison of Student Satisfaction and Post-graduation Outcomes of Competency-Based Education and Traditional Programs. Presented by Srinivasa, S. at the 2018 A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium Commerce, TX.
POSTERS:
- Assis, N., Reysen, S., Gibson, S., Hendricks, L., & Crews, M. (2018, March) Predictors of Intention to Join a University Alumni Association. Presented by Assis, N. at the 2018 Texas Woman's University Graduate Student Research Symposium, Denton, TX.
- Dhurandhar, G., Anderson, J., & Gibson, S. (2018, March) The Power of Data Visualization through Dashboards: Insights from Information. Presented by Dhurandhar, G. at the 2018 Texas Woman's University Graduate Student Research Symposium, Denton, TX.
- Goti, V., Su, D., & Gibson, S. (2018, March) Retention Differences by Demographics – Discovery through the Non-returning Student Survey. Presented by Goti, V. at the 2018 Texas Woman's University Graduate Student Research Symposium, Denton, TX.
- Idoko-Akoh, A., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, March) Competency-Based Education: Saving Students Time and Money. Presented by A. Idoko-Akoh at the 2018 Texas Woman's University Graduate Student Research Symposium, Denton, TX.
- Kundu, S., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, March) Institutional Intelligence: Using Predictive Analytics for Student Success. Presented by Kundu, S. at the 2018 Texas Woman's University Graduate Student Research Symposium, Denton, TX.
- Odebiyi, M., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, March) #HigherEd: Making Social Media Strategic. Presented by Odebiyi, M. at the 2018 Texas Woman's University Graduate Student Research Symposium, Denton, TX.
PRESENTATIONS:
- Cheek, M., Soeder, A. & Su, D. (December, 2018) Sustaining a Continuous Conversation on Continuous Improvement, Presented at the 2018 SACSCOC Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
- Cheek, M. & Soeder, A. (October, 2018) Combining Meta-Assessment and Peer Review in Institutional Effectiveness Processes, Presented at the 2018 Texas Association of Higher Education Assessment Conference, Denton, TX.
- Soeder, A. & Cheek, M. (October, 2018) Preparing for Change: Training Faculty and Staff for Changes in the New SACSCOC Principles, Presented at the 2018 Texas Association of Higher Education Assessment Conference, Denton, TX.
The A&M-Commerce Graduation Exit Survey is administered every semester to all students who apply for graduation.
The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers represented by the College Board, Peterson’s and U.S. News & World Report.
The goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of the information provided to the various surveying entities. Through the development of clear, standard data items and definitions this goal is attained.
A&M-Commerce participates in the National Survey of Student Engagement biennially. NSSE focuses on two key areas:
- The amount of time and effort students put into their studies and other educationally purposeful activities.
- How the institution uses its resources and organizes the curriculum and other learning opportunities to get students to participate in activities that research shows are linked to student learning.
Responses collected from this survey provide meaningful data which reflects the level at which student engagement improves over the course of their four-year college experience.
To maneuver through the reports, click on the bookmark symbol in the upper right corner.
What is an SSI Report?
With this information, colleges and universities can target areas most in need of improvement in order to retain students. The SSI asks students to respond with a level of importance and a level of satisfaction. A performance gap is calculated by subtracting the satisfaction score from the importance score.
Comparison Of Ethnicity and Race
A&M-Commerce participated in the High Impact Practices Quality Survey in 2019. High impact practices such as service-learning, undergraduate research, internships, and study abroad have been shown to be beneficial for college students from many backgrounds. The HIP Quality Survey invited students to respond to a set of follow-up questions about a selected HIP they had experienced in order to examine the features of HIPs, to understand what contributes to their effectiveness, and to discover patterns associated with particular practices.
View the High Impact Practices Quality Report
Meet our Department
Contact Us
- Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research
- 903.886.5937
- 903.468.3201
- [email protected]
- Journalism Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 350
- P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429-3011