Office of Instruction & Institutional Research
Mission, Purpose & Goals

Instruction & Institutional Research Mission, Purpose & Goals Statement (pdf, 52KB)

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Office of Instruction and Research is to shape the future direction and environment of student learning at Foothill through the implementation of creative solutions and innovative ideas in conjunction with evidence-based decision making and research.

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Office of Instruction and Institutional Research is to facilitate and empower student learning through curriculum, articulation, research, and program planning.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The 2008-09 goals and objectives of the Office of Instruction & Institutional Research are to:

• Create an environment where a free and open exchange of ideas reflects our diverse voices.
1. Set up a monthly newsletter to communicate the actions and objectives of the Instruction & Institutional Research office.
2. Enhance the website to document and deliver coherent information about this year’s initiatives.
3. Create a feedback loop on the curriculum management system that allows users to provide constructive feedback.
• Model and practice the core institutional values of trust, honesty, openness, forgiveness, integrity and responsibility.
1. Clearly design and designate roles of committees and members to encourage transparency, accountability, and effectiveness throughout the college.
• Promote student learning through the alignment of student services with academics.
1. Implement the action items related the basic skills initiative – especially pertaining to areas that can be aligned between student services and academics to deliver a holistic solution to our students.
2. Attempt to achieve a 100% response on the program planning annual update – and integrate the responses into the basic skills, educational resources, workforce initiatives and solutions, and wherever appropriate.

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