Strategic Planning
The office is responsible for facilitating and supporting the strategic planning process of the college as well as housing and updating the Key Performance Indicators of the college. The Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness works closely with the Vice President for Institutional Planning and Human Resources in the strategic planning process.
Accreditation is a voluntary process whereby assessment and evaluation is performed by external organizations to assure quality and ongoing improvement within higher education. Central Ohio Technical College participates in both types of accreditation, institutional and programmatic.
Central Ohio Technical College is fully accredited at the institutional level by the Higher Learning Commission. (Address: 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411; Phone: 312-263-0456; Fax: 312-263-7462). The process is cyclical with the last reaffirmation of accreditation occurring in 2008-2009.
Programmatic accreditation focuses on specific programs and currently five COTC programs are accredited through this mechanism.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology
Early Childhood Education Technology, Teaching Option
Human Services Technology
Nursing Technology - Associate Degree Nursing
Radiologic Science Technology
Surgical Technology
Program Approval
Some programs engage in an external review process as part of program approval including:
Peace Officer's Basic Training
Early Childhood Educational Technology
Nursing Technology - Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing Technology – Practical Nursing
Emergency Medical Services Technology
The Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness provides support to the Student Learning Assessment Steering Committee.
Program Review
The office plays a critical role in supplying data to departments and programs for the program review process. The office also houses a copy of all program reviews for college accreditation purposes.
