Institutional Effectiveness and Institutional Research are two separate departments. Institutional Research is part of the ITS department.
Institutional Effectiveness
Beth Higdon
Executive Director for Planning and Effectiveness
Shaw Center, Room 133 (enter via office suite 131)
641-784-5064
• HLC Accreditation, Quality Initiative/Improvement
• State Authorizations:
o Iowa/ICCHPSE
o Missouri/MDHE
o Kansas/KBOR
o NC-SARA
o ICSAC
• Assessment and Health Checks (formerly Program Review)
• New Program Implementation Process (NPIP)
• GU Comprehensive Policy Manual
• Strategic Planning
Institutional Research
Stephanie Shields
Institutional Research and Reporting Coordinator
Briggs Hall, Room 14 (garden level)
641-784-5119
- University Surveys and Reports (IPEDS, Common Data Set, U.S. News & World Report, College Board, etc.)
- Data Requests & Data Checks
- GU Fact Book
- NC-SARA Reporting
- Document Retention (Archives for Surveys and Reports, State and Regional Accreditations/Authorizations)
Be sure to check out the other links on the left for additional information and resources.