Institutional Research

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness supports the District's planning and operational information needs through data and enrollment analysis as well as identifying trends, and preparing research reports to assist the Board, senior management, departments, students and the public.

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is an information source and warehouse for many college statistics. We facilitate the systematic collection, maintenance, analysis and reporting of institutional information. It is a service office that is available to help the college community understand itself and present itself by providing timely, accurate, and useful information to decision makers. Much of this information is published in reports, presentations and other formats that are available on our Web site.

Research Functions and Services

Respond to surveys sent to the college from external sources.
Respond to ad hoc requests from various departments, committees, and administrative offices.
Prepare packages of research products used by faculty undergoing instructional program review and support offices wishing to evaluate their program.
Prepare packages of research products to support departmental planning process, the faculty hiring priorities decision process, the scheduling process and other operational needs of the college.
Provide tailored research support for grant applications.
Assist in the evaluation of program effectiveness.
Prepare reports on the effectiveness of the institution as a whole.
Assist in the development, administration and analysis of surveys. LBCC uses SurveyGizmo survey software to administer online surveys.

Research Request Form

If you have a research request (i.e., help with surveys or assessments, data requests, etc) please fill out the Research Request Form. Please fill out the form, print a copy and send mail it to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at Mailstop G-14. We have provided a SAMPLE Request Form to help you with your own request.