"Institutional Research is research leading to improved understanding, planning and operating of institutions of postsecondary education." 

          - Association of Institutional Research (AIR)

The function and goals of UWRF's Institutional Research department are...

• to implement research methodologies to collect and analyze information for University decision making.
• to provide information upon request to various clienteles (internal and external).
• to locate, update, and inquire data related to UWRF, State, and Federal needs.
• to proactively educate the campus on the functions of the UWRF IR office.