Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Student satisfaction inventory (SSI)

North Park University participates in the Student Satisfaction Inventory through Ruffalo Noel Levitz. This tool measures student satisfaction and priorities to guide strategic planning, strengthen retention rates, and meet accreditation requirements.

Student outcomes

• Degrees granted
• Fall to fall retention
• Undergraduate graduation rates

Data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

• Enrollment
• First to second year retention rates
• Cohort default rate

Institutional research

The Office of the Registrar works with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness in providing strategic reports that allow North Park University to make evidence-based decisions and get results by closing loops. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness in conjunction with the Registrar is responsible for coordinating all institutional research including climate surveys, HLC mandated surveys, and requests for campus data and surveys.

Mission and Vision

 The Office of Institutional Effectiveness coordinates accreditation processes and supports campuswide and unit-level assessments to drive the university’s continuous quality improvement. Committed to preparing students for lives of significance and service, the office helps faculty recruit experts who can foster a learning community where faith, learning, and service intersect. Dedicated to North Park University’s distinctively Christian, city-centered, and intercultural values, the office also supports faculty professional development and works to create a productive, rewarding work environment while ensuring the delivery of high-quality education.