The Office of Institutional Research and Analysis (OIRA) is excited to invite you and your department to our Fall 2026 Virtual Open House! Discover how OIRA supports teaching, learning, research, and informed decision-making at North Carolina Central University, and how our data resources can help you advance student success and institutional excellence.
- Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Time: 10:40 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Location: Virtual via Zoom; the link will be provided upon registration.
Register for the OIRA Virtual Open House
During the open house, you’ll meet the OIRA team, learn about our services and strategic priorities, and explore tools and dashboards that can support your work. Interactive breakout sessions will offer opportunities to ask questions and explore the resources most relevant to your needs.
Breakout Showcase Sessions:
- The Power of Pivot Tables in Excel: Practices, Tips, and Tricks
- Student Data Mart Snapshots and Validations
- Empowering You Through Surveys: Insights from First-Year/Sophomore and Graduating Senior Survey Results
- Understanding the Retention/Graduation Dashboard
- Creating an Evidence-Ready Academic Program Review: Strategies for Managing Documents and Transforming Data into Action
- Overview of OIRA Dashboards and Data Literacy Resources
- Data Literacy in Action: Understanding Why the Numbers Don’t Always Match
Whether you’re new to OIRA or an experienced data user, this open house offers an opportunity to discover useful resources, connect with our team, and explore how data can inform your decisions and student success initiatives.