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Central Piedmont Community College is dedicated to improving the student experience and success through data informed decisions. The Office of Planning and Research provides meaningful information and analysis to campus leadership, departments and various stakeholders to be used during the decision-making, planning and assessment process.

The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) describes in more detail the duties and functions of institutional research.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AGILE & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Request form

Request Form for Data, Surveys, or Focus Groups (not related to dissertation research). Login is required.

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Research approval process

Research on human subjects at Central Piedmont is guided by national Institutional Review Board (IRB) practices.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, ASSERTIVENESS & CUSTOMER SERVICE

Enrollment dashboards

The Office of Planning and Research publishes dashboards to enable data-driven insights that advance student success at Central Piedmont.

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How we work

Using data

Our office enhances the college’s capacity to use data in determining strategic and operational actions by ensuring high-quality data is readily available and meaningfully conveyed to appropriate stakeholders

Continuous improvement

We work to strengthen the college’s continuous improvement efforts by conducting a robust, collaborative assessment program.

Standards compliance

Our office ensures compliance with accreditation standards by supporting the college’s commitment to continued excellence.

Data literacy

We promote data literacy by providing access to resources and sharing knowledge of best practices in data research, survey methodologies and assessment practices.

Resources

Accreditation and institutional effectiveness

Learn how Central Piedmont maintains accreditation and uses assessment and planning processes to improve programs, services and student success.
Accreditation and institutional effectiveness

Data and information

Access dashboards and data tools that provide insights into enrollment, student outcomes and other key measures to support informed decision-making.
Data and information

External resources

Find links to state and national data sources, research tools and reporting systems that provide additional insights and benchmarks.
External resources

Glossary of terms

Browse definitions of common Planning and Research terms to help you better understand data, reports and metrics used across the college.
Glossary of terms

Institutional research

Learn how Central Piedmont’s Institutional Research team provides accurate, unbiased data and analysis to support planning, decision-making and continuous improvement across the college.
Institutional research

Research approval

Learn about the process for requesting approval to conduct research at Central Piedmont, including requirements that protect participants and ensure compliance.
Research approval

Services

Explore the surveys, research support and data services available to help departments gather feedback, assess performance and guide planning.
Services
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