Institutional Research

Institutional Analysis at RRC Polytech

RRC Polytech’s Institutional Analysis and Planning department uses analytics to guide data informed decision-making; conducts and supports research through a variety of means (surveys, labour market scans, focus groups); and leads and participates in institutional projects that help transform the institution.

Institutional Analysis, Reporting, and Data Governance

  • Lead institutional reporting and analysis of core academic indicators such as program fill rates (applications), enrolments, course and program outcomes, student satisfaction, and graduate outcomes.
  • Lead and support other institutional reporting and analysis needs related to Human Resources; Truth and Reconciliation; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Finance; Facilities, Sustainability; Campus Services; and other operational areas.
  • Co-ordinate institutional reporting for external agencies such as the Manitoba Department of Advanced Education and Training, and Federally for Statistics Canada.
  • Develop institutional dashboards and other reports to support operational and strategic decision making.
  • Lead Key Performance Indicator reporting to Executive and the Board of Governors.
  • Lead Data Governance practices to support data quality, consistent data definitions, and effective coding practices.

Research – Surveys, Labour Market Research, and other Research Methodologies

  • Conduct regular academic tracking surveys, related to instruction, course and program satisfaction, graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes.
  • Conduct ad hoc institutional surveys to support areas of need such as Truth and Reconciliation; Equity Diversity and Inclusion; Sustainability; Program Renewal; Student Success and Engagement; Employee Engagement; and Institutional Planning.
  • Lead and support other research initiatives both internal and external, providing professional expertise, methodological and ethical review, and planning assistance.
  • Research labour market indicators and graduate outcomes to assist with program development, evaluate program quality, and support program renewal. 

Institutional Projects and Planning

  • Lead and support institutional projects requiring a research component or professional insights and expertise from the Institutional Analysis and Planning Team.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.