About Us
Institutional Research, Analytics & Assessment (IRAA) is WPI’s central resource for university data, analysis, and insight. We work with partners across campus to support decision-making, strengthen programs, and ensure the university has clear, reliable information. Our work spans analysis, official reporting, interactive dashboards, survey research, and assessment, and is grounded in data quality and university definitions.
Data & Resources
Find dashboards, reports, definitions and support to help you work with data
Dashboards
Explore interactive dashboards with data on students, academics, enrollment, and more.
Assessment
Find tools, templates, guidance and examples to support assessment and improvement.
Surveys
Learn which surveys will be administered to the WPI community, in collaboration with partner offices.
Data Definitions & Resources
Look up definitions and external resources to understand data about WPI and higher ed.
Mission
IRAA is the university’s trusted source for accurate, timely, and well‑governed institutional data. We ensure information is consistent, reliable, and actionable across reporting, academic operations, and evidence‑based decision‑making.
We partner with faculty, staff, and leadership to support effective academic processes, analyze and interpret data, and connect insights that advance planning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Values
- Integrity & Ethics: We follow AIR’s ethical principles and handle institutional data responsibly, with transparency and respect for privacy.
- Accuracy & Timeliness: We use professional judgment to deliver reporting that is both reliable and timely.
- Consistency: We use shared definitions and standards so data is comparable and meaningful across the institution.
- Clarity: We present data with appropriate context and limitations so it can be understood and used correctly.
- Partnership: We work collaboratively with faculty and staff, respecting disciplinary expertise while maintaining an institutional view.