Institutional Research and Planning Committee

​The Institutional Research and Plannning Committee (IRPC) is a standing committee of the Citrus College Steering Committee.

Purpose Statement
The purpose of the IRPC is to review and make recommendations on matters regarding institutional research and institutional planning in accordance with ACCJC accreditation standards. The committee is charged with advancing the college mission by promoting an ongoing, collegial, self-reflective dialogue based on a culture of evidence and data-driven decision making to support student equity and success. The committee engages in the review, design and implementation of assessment tools that evaluate the college's progress in achieving the institutional goal and measurable objectives as indicated in the Strategic Plan. (ACCJC Standards, June 2023: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3., 1.5)

General Responsibilities

1. Review board policies and administrative procedures and respond to requests related to institutional research and planning.
2. Review the annual implementation plan and progress report of the Strategic Plan. (1.3, 1.5)
3. Monitor the annual progress of the college's measurable objectives as stated in the Strategic Plan. (1.3)
4. Support the institution through review and discussion of data used for program review, student learning outcomes assessment, enrollment management, Guided Pathways, AB 705/1705, student equity and other major plans. (1.4, 1.5)
5. Disseminate and promote dialogue on collegewide research projects. (1.5)
6. Identify training and professional learning opportunities for effective use of data to promote a data-informed college culture.

2025/2026 Responsibilities

1. Propose measurable objectives for the 2026-31 Strategic Plan.

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