Institutional Research & Reporting 

Department Overview

Division: Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
Team Composition: Director, Assistant Director, and three Data Analysts

The Institutional Research & Reporting (IRR) team supports HACC’s mission by conducting research and providing data, analysis, and interpretation to both internal and external stakeholders. The team plays a critical role in institutional planning, assessment, compliance, and decision-making.
 

Department Mission

The IRR team supports college priorities through timely and accurate research, data analysis, and reporting that guide institutional effectiveness and strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Compliance Reporting: Compile and submit mandated reports to government agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Data Infrastructure: Build and maintain reliable, relevant datasets and visualizations to support institutional decisions.
• Data Literacy: Promote understanding and use of data across the college to support planning, assessment, and resource allocation.
• Governance & Oversight: Oversee HACC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and support data governance efforts.
   

Department Goals

1. Ensure Institutional Compliance:
   Maintain accurate and timely submission of all required institutional reports.
2. Support Continuous Improvement:
   Facilitate data-informed decision-making to enhance college programs and services.
3. Promote Sustainability:
   Document departmental processes to ensure long-term operational continuity.
4. Enhance Internal Operations:
   Improve team efficiency and collegewide data dissemination through streamlined internal processes.
    

Team Members

Kim Kelsey, Director

Amanda Kerstetter, Assistant Director 

Garen Evans, Data Analyst

Sara Lone Fight, Data Analyst

Katie Fisher, Title III Data Analyst

The team can be reached by e-mail at IR@hacc.edu.