Purpose:

In support of Madera Community Colleges mission, vision and values the Research & Planning office is responsible for coordinating research, planning and assessment for campus informed decision making and continuous improvement.

Functions:

Research:

• Integrate and analyze college and external data sources.
• Provide survey support; including survey tool management, survey design, and analysis.
• Develop and maintain data integrity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Respond to data requests from the college community, such as but not limited; enrollment, degrees, classes, applicants, retention, persistence.
• Respond to department and/or program specific data requests.

Planning:

• Recommend and evaluate college goals and performance metrics.
• Support college strategic planning and accreditation through integration of qualitative and quantitative measurements.
• Support college accountability and program evaluation by reviewing goals and progress.
• Recommend to department and/or program evaluation regarding student learning outcomes, Service area outcomes and assessment.
• Apply research studies that enhance and address college planning and accreditation.

Submit Research Requests here: Research & Planning Data Request

Data Resource

Madera College Vision, Mission & Values

Institution Set Standards

Educational Master Plan

MCC Strategic Enrollment Management Plan 2024

MCC SEM 2023-2026 – Metric Update