The Department of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects serves 91¾ÞÈé by providing information for decision-making and planning through a variety of analytics activities, data-gathering tasks and research projects. The department reports to the college president while also working regularly with many others at the college. Relevant data to college administration and faculty and to the college community is readily available when appropriate.
91¾ÞÈé empowers and prepares students from all backgrounds for success through exceptional education and innovative workforce development with a focus on community and global engagement resulting in a positive economic impact for all stakeholders.
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- Provide educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in professional and career technical fields in an increasingly global environment.
- Prepare students with foundational knowledge of general education core requirements.
- Strategically align educational offerings with market demands.
- Maintain and expand a broad range of innovative technologies in the delivery of traditional and distance learning programs, and student services.
- Offer adult education, continuing education, and skills training programs to improve competencies, attain personal/professional goals, and promote career/college readiness.
- Foster partnerships to respond to the needs of the community and stimulate economic and workforce development.
- Enhance student development and success through programs of faculty advising and academic support.
- Ensure a culture of respect.
Our Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap for the future, outlining the priorities, goals, and actions that will guide our institution forward. Rooted in our mission and shaped by collaboration, this plan positions us to strengthen student success, enhance community impact, and ensure long-term sustainability. View the strategic plan here.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AGAINST THE COMMISSION OR ITS ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) recognizes the value of information provided by students, employees, and others in determining whether an institution’s performance is consistent with the Commission’s standards for obtaining or maintaining accreditation. An individual may make an inquiry regarding complaint procedures or about issues and concerns that could be considered complaints.View the complaint policy here.
Due Dates
- October 15, 2025: Faculty Evaluations of 2024-25 SLOs
- October 15, 2025: Faculty Entry of 2025-26 SLOs
- September 30, 2025: Responsible Party Evaluations of 2024-25 USPs
- September 30, 2025: Responsible Party Entry of 2025-26 USPs
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Dr. Dana Davis
Dean of the Department of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects
Wallace Drive Campus: 256-549-8350
ddavis@gadsdenstate.edu
