Vision: Providing accurate, timely, data and information for innovative planning, communication and assessment.

Mission: The mission of the Assessment and Planning Office (AP), Student Development and Enrollment Services (SDES), is to empower students to succeed by providing the Vice President, SDES, and university community with leadership and guidance, research support, data collection and analysis, communication and program planning support that facilitates improved student retention, success, and graduation. This is accomplished through collaborative partnerships within SDES and other university academic and administrative units including national research organizations. The AP Office provides overall management and leadership for the division’s strategic planning process, Institutional Effectiveness and student outcomes assessment, Department Performance Reviews, grants and awards proposals, operational data analysis, and division communications.