Staff in the Office of Research and Assessment are primarily responsible for Research and Assessment endeavors within the Division of Student Affairs.

• Planning for and implementation of the Student Affairs Assessment Program.
  
• Maintaining current knowledge about assessment programs, activities, and mechanisms.
  
• Working with Division Directors, Deans, and SA staff in developing, maintaining, and conducting effective assessment activities.
  
• Designing and refining guidelines for assessment plans and the annual assessment program.
  
• Providing feedback, as appropriate, on assessment plans and annual assessment programs.
  
• Providing assistance to Divisional Directors, Deans and SA staff in conducting assessment activities.
  
• Conducting a variety of quantitative and qualitative assessment mechanisms to support campus-wide assessment.
  
• Planning and conducting workshops to assist Divisional staff in conducting effective and meaningful assessment activities.
  
• Informing the Division about important developments in assessment on campus and throughout higher education.