The District Director of Data Strategy & Institutional Research is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of institutional research activities to support data-informed decision-making, strategic planning, and institutional research initiatives. This position plays a key role in data governance and compliance, ensuring alignment with SB 475 (Texas data security law) in collaboration with the CIO and Chief Technology Systems/Data Security Officer. The position directs a broad institutional research program, including student outcomes research, strategic planning analytics, needs assessments, cost-benefit analysis, policy analysis, and survey research. This position collaborates with the District Reporting Officer for THECB reporting and other state and federal reporting.  Additionally, this position assists the SACSCOC Liaison with accreditation requirements and institutional effectiveness initiatives.

FOR LEARNING, FOR EARNING, FOR LIFE!

Howard College believes that education is the primary purpose of the institution and that the programs and services of the college should be available to all citizens who are able to benefit from them.  The college is committed to excellence in carrying out its purpose of education and in the efficient and effective use of its resources in meeting the educational needs of its students and the community.

The college seeks to treat each person of the college community as a unique individual and provide a positive, encouraging, and success-oriented environment.  As we make every effort to help our students reach their maximum potential, we are integrating core concepts of critical thinking into our daily business and our classrooms.  We are striving to be a beacon of education and life-long learning by thinking, teaching and acting with purpose, skill and confidence.