Institutional Research
The fundamental purpose of the Office of Institutional Research (IR) is to provide central information and analytical support for university decision making, planning and assessment activities to help Roger Williams University fulfill its mission. In this capacity, IR assumes primary responsibility for analyzing and interpreting data about the performance of the University.
Our Work
Student data and trends (enrollment, retention/graduation rates, credit hours, etc.)
Equity-minded data collection and use consultation
External benchmarking data
Statistical analysis of data
Interpretation of data analysis results
Compliance with Federal Reporting requirements such as IPEDS
Completion of most Guidebook Surveys such as US News, Princeton Review, College Board and others on behalf of RWU
Assistance with program accreditation reports
Survey creation/design consultation
Administration of national surveys such as the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
Assessment consultation/metric development
Research design consultation
Liaison to the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Administrative liaison to SmartEvals student course evaluations
Data Request
Please complete the Data Request Form by clicking the "Data Request Form" button. Your request will be added to the queue. Please note that we generally require at least two weeks to complete your request.
Mission
Through thoughtful collaboration, provide accurate, clear and actionable information that meets the needs of the campus community, and facilitates effective decision-making in support of engaged teaching and learning.
We value:
Accuracy
Communication
Confidentiality
Customer Service
Efficiency
Forward-thinking
Innovation
Objectivity
Perceptiveness
Relationship building
Respect
Timeliness
Institutional Research Resources
Institutional Research Resources
Resources
RWU Office of Institutional Research (IR) developed a list of valuable externally based resources to support members of the RWU community in daily research, planning, and assessment activities. Contact IR for assistance in planning and executing your project.
Government Data Sources
- IPEDS College Navigator
- IPEDS Use the Data
- National Center for Education Statistics
- National Science Foundation
- U.S. Census
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Department of Labor
Organizations that Study Higher Education Issues
- American Association for Higher Education (AAHE)
- American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
- American Council on Education (ACE)
- Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
- Association of Research Libraries Statistics (ARL)
- Carnegie Foundation
- Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
- Education Policy Institute (EPI)
- National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)*
- National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS)
- National Information Center for Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis
- National Student Clearinghouse*
- WebCaspar Science & Engineering Statistics
College Guides and Publications
Contact
Office of Institutional Research
Roger Williams University
Administration Building, First Floor
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809-2921
ir@rwu.edu
Jennifer (Jen) Dunseath, M.A.
Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research
Phone: 401-254-3275
jdunseath@rwu.edu
Alexander (Alex) Nanni, Ed.D.
Associate Director of Institutional Research
Phone: 401-254-3395
ananni@rwu.edu
Jennifer (Jenn) Mello, MPH
Compliance Research Analyst
Phone: 401-254-3596
jxmello@rwu.edu