About RPCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness

The mission of RPCC Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness is to collect and disseminate information that supports strategic planning, decision making, and evaluation as means to help the college assess its’ effectiveness and achieve its’ mission.

RPCC maintains compliance with external reporting requirements to accrediting and regulatory agencies such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the Louisiana Board of Regents (BoR), the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), and the National Center for Education Statistics: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) through the Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness office.

IE Framework and Guidelines & Calendar

• Institutional Effectiveness Framework Guidelines
• Institutional Effectiveness Calendar

RPCC Data Analysis Dashboard

RPCC data dashboard is a collection of visual data created to provide information at-a-glance, including enrollment numbers and completers.  The data visualizations enable users to see a snapshot of the most current data, identify trends and patterns, and assist with guiding decisions.

The Data Analysis Dashboard is comprised of the most recently approved academic year data. The dashboard is used to monitor the overall health of a program, department or the overall institution.

Student Achievement Dashboard

The RPCC Student Achievement Dashboard offers an extensive collection of visual data carefully curated to  insights to its users. The dashboard showcases an array of data visualizations, providing  info on enrollment statistics, accomplishments in program completions, retention rates, graduation rates, time to credentials, and DUWF metrics. This dashboard is useful in identifying the strengths/weaknesses, comprehending the present state, pinpointing evolving trends, and identifying notable patterns in student success metrics.

Data Request Form

If the information you are seeking cannot be found in any of the reports available on the IR website, (Fast Facts, Fact Book, Data Analysis Dashboard, etc.,) use this form to request additional data. Make sure to complete all fields and include a detailed description of your request.

Please give us as much notice as possible when requesting data with a deadline.

The typical turnaround time for processing requests is 1-2 weeks; however, things like time of year and complexity may impact how long it takes to complete the request.

Provide accurate contact information, as you may be contacted to discuss your request in more detail.