Institutional Research

Institutional Research (IR) at the University of Tennessee System is dedicated to managing, utilizing, and reporting University of Tennessee data effectively. We strive to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the facts, figures, and statistics we provide, supporting decision-making and policy development across the university.

Role and Function

Our team collaborates closely with various stakeholders, including the UT System Board of Trustees and UT System administration, as well as external agencies, to provide accurate information and ensure consistent data quality. Key functions include:

• Providing student, employee, research, and financial aid information to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees for all public meetings and special requests.
• Standardizing and ensuring accurate collection and maintenance of all University of Tennessee student data.
• Collaborating with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) for student data collection and reporting.
• Overseeing federal and state UT data reporting, including to the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and to THEC.

Services

We provide a range of services to enhance university operations and strategy:

• Producing reliable institutional data reports for stakeholders.
• Supporting senior leadership with data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Developing accessible dashboards for data transparency.
• Offering advanced analytics, including predictive modeling and benchmarking, to inform strategic planning.

Our goal is to empower the University of Tennessee System with robust, actionable data, driving excellence in all facets of institutional operation and planning.