Institutional Research & Reporting
Department Overview
Division: Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
Team Composition: Director, Assistant Director, and three Data Analysts
The Institutional Research & Reporting (IRR) team supports HACC’s mission by conducting research and providing data, analysis, and interpretation to both internal and external stakeholders. The team plays a critical role in institutional planning, assessment, compliance, and decision-making.
Department Mission
The IRR team supports college priorities through timely and accurate research, data analysis, and reporting that guide institutional effectiveness and strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities:
- Compliance Reporting: Compile and submit mandated reports to government agencies and accrediting bodies.
- Data Infrastructure: Build and maintain reliable, relevant datasets and visualizations to support institutional decisions.
- Data Literacy: Promote understanding and use of data across the college to support planning, assessment, and resource allocation.
- Governance & Oversight: Oversee HACC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and support data governance efforts.
Department Goals
- Ensure Institutional Compliance:
Maintain accurate and timely submission of all required institutional reports. - Support Continuous Improvement:
Facilitate data-informed decision-making to enhance college programs and services. - Promote Sustainability:
Document departmental processes to ensure long-term operational continuity. - Enhance Internal Operations:
Improve team efficiency and collegewide data dissemination through streamlined internal processes.
Team Members
Kim Kelsey, Director
Amanda Kerstetter, Assistant Director
Garen Evans, Data Analyst
Sara Lone Fight, Data Analyst
Katie Fisher, Title III Data Analyst
The team can be reached by e-mail at IR@hacc.edu.
