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Institutional Effectiveness and Institutional Research

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Welcome to the Southern Wesleyan University’s Institutional Research and Institutional Effectiveness page. The Offices of Institutional Research and Institutional Effectiveness are the University’s official source for institutional research and information. Our primary mission is to collect data, conduct research, facilitate institutional assessments, and analyze information in order to provide guidance that supports policy formulation, institutional planning, decision-making, and institutional effectiveness.

To achieve this, the Offices of Institutional Research and Institutional Effectiveness…

  • Compiles and evaluates various longitudinal data, such as student enrollment, graduation and retention rates, and degrees awarded.
  • Conducts ad hoc studies with academic and administrative departments designed to support planning and effectiveness.
  • Manages and analyzes numerous student data and faculty/staff/institutional surveys.
  • Provides assistance for various university projects and institutional initiatives.
  • Manages the University’s internal assessment calendar and program review process.
  • Assists with the University’s effectiveness and accreditation programs.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of trends and regulations in research and compliance practices.
  • Provides institutional data to state, federal, and other external reporting agencies that are involved with the University, for the purpose of describing, recording, and publishing institutional information and effectiveness.

 

 

Caleb Southern
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Office Phone: 864-644-5043
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Todd Cockrell
Director of Institutional Research
Office Phone: 864-644-5035
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Accreditation

This section provides information about Southern Wesleyan University’s institutional and program-specific accreditations. Institutionally, SWU is regionally accredited by SACSCOC with some academic programs additionally accredited by discipline-specific accreditors. These accreditations represent SWU’s commitment to vocational effectiveness and academic rigor.

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Student Achievement

This section presents a comprehensive overview of student success at Southern Wesleyan University (SWU). Data will be provided on key metrics including degrees awarded, six-year graduation rates, student-athlete graduation rates, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Academic Success Rate (ASR), and graduate school enrollment rates for SWU graduates.

Student Achievement

Student Enrollment

This section delves into the demographics and academic journey of our student body. We will explore historical enrollment trends, student diversity metrics, and institutional reports on both retention and student profiles.

Student Enrollment