Office of Institutional Research

OIR Mission Statement

The Teachers College, Columbia University Office of Institutional Research (OIR) provides data, conducts research-based analysis, and delivers strategic insights to both internal and external stakeholders in order to:

• enhance and improve institutional decision-making.
• accurately report institutional information to government agencies, accrediting bodies, and other external entities.
• help the College fulfill its overall Mission.

In support of these efforts, OIR also leads a collaborative data governance process at the College to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of institutional data.