The mission of the Institutional Research Office (IRO) at CEU is to support evidence based decision-making and strategic planning of the University by conducting research and providing insightful analyses, and turning institutional data into meaningful information. Our aim is to promote a data driven culture within the institution, based on both quantitative and qualitative approaches as appropriate, by regularly publishing and disseminating reports to the senior management, administrative and academic units, and external partners. In our customer-focused approach, we are committed to tailoring our reports to different audiences and specific needs. Using business intelligence and data visualization tools, we strive to make the information about CEU accessible and easy to understand.
IRO is committed to
- Building good working relationships between units and strengthening teamwork
- Protecting personal and sensitive data, and guarding confidentiality
- Contributing to improvement of data quality across the University
- Strengthening the culture of evidenced-based planning and decision making
- Demonstrating accountability and responsibility in all its operations
- Preserving data integrity
IRO works under the supervision of the Pro-Rector for Foresight and Analysis.
Main Fields of Activities
External and Internal Reporting
Regular and ad-hoc reports on admission and enrollment trends
Facts and figures
Institutional Fact Book
Board level reports
International university rankings surveys
Compulsory reporting to national authorities
Data for accreditation processes
Supporting Planning and Projects
Developing and measuring performance indicators in cooperation with the Strategic Development Office
Providing data and analyses for the Senior Leadership and strategic planning process
Participating in university wide projects
Supporting Data Management
Providing testing and feedback on data integrity and data quality of the student database
Cultivating staff with data processing and reporting skills
Assessment and Surveys
Overall survey service incorporating both technical and professional elements
Outcome assessment
Student related surveys
Alumni related surveys
Employee related surveys
Event related surveys
Ad-hoc surveys
Course Evaluation
Managing course and supervision evaluation surveys
Reporting on evaluation results
On-site support for students, faculty and administrators
