College Initiatives and Assessment Research

Research at the College Initiatives and Assessment Office provides analytical services and information for facilitating a culture of evidence-based decision-making and promoting institutional improvement.

• Collect, validate and analyze data for reporting.
• Effectively communicate data through visualizations and interactive dashboards.
• Conduct studies on various aspects of the institution using statistical methods to develop explanatory and predictive models.
• Use quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods to help programs understand their effectiveness and impact in achieving the goals of improving outcomes.

Recent reports

• Transformational Change in Response to COVID-19 (December 2021) | Research brief
   
• Diversity, Growth and Tech Savviness: Wake Tech Students Enhance Local Business While Building Transferable Skill Sets (August 2022) | Research brief
   
• Student and Faculty Needs for Success During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Follow-up Study (August 2022) | Research brief