INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
Informing Decisions. Advancing Hofstra.
Welcome to the Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analysis (IRSA).
The office collects, analyzes, and disseminates consistent, reliable, and timely information for decision-making and strategic planning to aid the progress of the institution.
The IRSA team brings their knowledge of research, data analysis, and reporting to support a wide range of services, while adhering to AIR ethical standards and FERPA requirements, such as:
- Data-informed decision support – providing data collection, consultation, and analysis for strategic planning, assessment and evaluation of university initiatives.
- Survey support – including design, implementation, analysis, and presentation of findings.
- External reporting – including mandated reporting, ranking surveys, and college guidebooks.
- Accreditation support – assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting for institutional and programmatic reviews.
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Hofstra University staff may submit requests using our Data and Project Request Intake Form.
IRSA Staff
Lisa Rosen
Senior Associate Provost
Mark Pelham
Director of Institutional Research
Katherine O’Brien
Research Analyst
Jennifer Kamph
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Monizah Mahmood
Research Analyst
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