The purpose of the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) is to perform and coordinate the collection, analysis, and dissemination of accurate and timely information about the CCS district to internal and external constituencies in support of the institution's mission and goals. Toward this end, OIR works with data pertaining to students, faculty, programs, personnel, facilities and finance, and engages in assessment, research, and reporting activities that assist in strategic planning, policy analysis, and decision-making.