Mission Statement

The Palo Alto College Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness provide support services to facilitate effective decision-making throughout the institution. This involves services to support the design, data collection, analyses, and dissemination of data assessing the effectiveness of the unit and the college; guiding, supporting and providing expertise for unit/strategic planning activities and processes throughout the College; and facilitating the pursuit of external funding and encouraging responsible stewardship for the improvement of services to students. All activities and services are conducted in support of the Palo Alto College Mission.

Student Profile & Data

2010-2011 Fact Book
2011-2012 Fact Book
Fall 2010 Student Profile
Fall 2011 Student Profile
Fall 2011 PAC Quick Fact Sheet

Institutional Effectiveness

PAC Strategic Plan
Program Review Cycle
Program Review, Unit Planning, and Assessment Calendar

Research Briefs

College Success (SDEV 0170)
Dual Credit
High Risk Courses: Improving Productive Grade Rates
Developmental Flex Courses: Accelerated Scheduling
Prep for Academic Student Success (PASS)
Graduation
New Student Orientation 2012
2012 PACE Results

Achieving the Dream

AtD Longitudinal Tracking Reports

Survey Data

Class Climate Fall 2012 Schedule
2009 PACE Results
2012 PACE Results
2007 CCSSE Results
2009 CCSSE Results
2011 CCSSE Results
2008 Noel-Levitz Results
2010 Noel-Levitz Results
2012 Noel-Levitz Results

Quick Links

Xitracs
THECB Accountability System
SACS