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.

Select forms and resources for TC staff, faculty, and students are now available in the TC Portal.