Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Research
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness Research and gathers, analyzes and presents accurate data in a user-friendly format to assist in data-based decision making. This Office also provides the tools and framework for strategic planning conducted by the academic units, administrative units and educational support units.
The Office also coordinates and publishes results of the College’s strategic planning activities and various assessments such as the Student Satisfaction Survey, ETS Proficiency Profile, Graduating Student Survey, and College Services Survey. Environmental scanning reports are also produced to allow the College to benchmark with state and national peer institutions and monitor economic elements.
The efforts of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research supports the College’s mission and strategic plan by serving as the clearinghouse for assessment of academic and administrative units. The Office provides a supportive, responsive environment to faculty, staff and students for accountability and improvement of processes, services and instruction.
Accreditation
Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Enrollment, Retention, Graduation / Transfer-Out Rates
Assessment Tools & Surveys
Calhoun Community College identifies expected outcomes, assesses the extent to which it achieves these outcomes, and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of institutional effectiveness. In addition to general education and program learning outcomes assessed within academic programs, the College uses the ETS Proficiency Profile, a nationally-recognized instrument, to assess Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Critical Thinking. The Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey is also used to measure student satisfaction and identify areas where improvements are needed. Prior to 2018, the College used the College Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) test as a measure of student learning.