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IPEC Home<\/a> | Administrative Unit Assessment<\/a> | Institutional Research<\/a> | Academic Assessment<\/a> | Strategic Planning<\/a> | Accreditation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The core purpose of Institutional Research (IR) is to support data-informed decision-making campus-wide. This is achieved by providing timely, accurate, and meaningful data and analysis to campus constituents in an easily understood format. In addition, IR supports compliance with regulatory reporting including but not limited to, federal, state, and accrediting agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fact Book<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Fact Book tells OCC\u2019s story through data and infographics in addition to providing contextual information for each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2024-2025 Fact Book provides data for a five-year period through fall 2024 and is updated each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Environmental Scan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Environmental Scan provides detailed trends and projections of Ocean County College\u2019s population and communities that may effect the advancement of the college\u2019s overall mission. The College utilizes this data in order to distinguish important trends and better understand external influences that impact the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024 Environmental Scan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Data Reports<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the fact book and environmental scan, the Office of Institutional Research publishes a variety of reports to support decisions across campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n