FAQS
How do I request the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness' help on surveys, focus groups, data analysis, etc.?
The the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness offers extensive technical assistance, and in certain cases performs special studies. To request our assistance, please fill out the Project Request Form.
What will it cost to use the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness for surveys or focus groups?
Please note that the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness charges for reimbursement of all out-of-pocket expenses, that is direct costs of materials, postage and special services such as data entry and consultant services. Our staff and manager's time on any project is not charged back to the requestor. For requests that are not University-wide projects (i.e., projects requested by colleges and departments), the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness typically provides cost-free project oversight/review but is reimbursed for consultants who perform the work for the project which may include such tasks as instrument construction, data collection and analysis and report writing.