Purpose:

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment is dedicated to advancing the University of Duhok's commitment to continuous improvement and effectiveness through comprehensive institutional research and robust assessment practices. This office serves as a cornerstone for informed decision-making and the enhancement of the overall educational experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Institutional Research: gathering, evaluating, and interpreting information to enhance the university's comprehension of its advantages, disadvantages, opportunities, and dangers through strategic institutional research.

• Assessment Framework Development: establishing and putting into practice assessment frameworks and procedures to methodically examine the success of educational initiatives, administrative procedures, and institutional projects.

• Institutional Effectiveness Metrics: creating and putting into practice metrics to assess institutional performance, making sure that these are in line with goals, and encouraging a continuous improvement and accountability culture.

• Accreditation Support: collecting, examining, and disseminating proof of institutional effectiveness and adherence to accrediting guidelines in order to provide vital support for accreditation procedures.

• Data-Informed Decision-Making: fostering a culture of data-informed decision-making by supplying relevant stakeholders with research findings and assessment outcomes, enabling them to make well-informed decisions.

• Benchmarking and Comparative Analysis: conducting comparative research and benchmarking exercises to place the university in relation to the larger field of higher education and pinpoint areas in need of development.

• Feedback Loops: creating feedback loops with academic and administrative departments to promote ongoing discussion on assessment results and research findings and to encourage a team-based approach to improvement.

Impact:

The University of Duhok pursuit of excellence is accelerated by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. This office makes a substantial contribution to the university's capacity for innovation, adaptation, and the provision of a life-changing educational experience for its community through the methodical evaluation of institutional effectiveness and the conduct of research that guides decisions on strategy.