Institutional Effectiveness (IE) is the ongoing, comprehensive, and integrated research-based planning and evaluation process at Pamlico Community College. The department engages in efforts to continuously improve institutional quality and effectiveness through the systematic review of institutional goals and outcomes consistent with the mission of the college.
Major functions include assessment of institutional effectiveness, accreditation leadership, institutional research and reporting, and strategic planning.
Assessment
Assessment of outcomes is a college-wide process of identifying expected outcomes, assessing the achievement of these outcomes, and providing evidence of improvement based on the analysis of results. Pamlico Community College engages in multiple assessment cycles to include administrative support services, educational support services, and academic programs.
Curriculum programs at the College are assessed at the program level (Program Student Learning Outcomes) and course level (Course Learning Outcomes). The assessment cycles ensure ongoing accountability and quality improvements to support the mission and goals of the institution.
Accreditation
The Institutional Effectiveness department plays a key role in ensuring the College’s continued compliance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Principles of Accreditation. The College was last reaffirmed in 2023, achieving successful reaffirmation with no further reporting required after the comprehensive ten-year review.
The Director of Institutional Effectiveness serves as the Accreditation Liaison. The liaison provides accreditation leadership by ensuring that compliance with accreditation requirements is incorporated into the planning and evaluation processes at the College.
SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation for Quality Enhancement
Strategic Planning
The Strategic Plan integrates division and academic program-level planning efforts at the college and informs budget decisions and administrative decisions. Progress toward achieving the College’s strategic goals is routinely evaluated and initiatives are adjusted to support institutional improvement.
PCC Strategic Plan (2021-2031)
Program Review Plan
The College has implemented a program review schedule that assesses each curriculum program and functional area on a five-year cycle. This process allows for an in-depth review of each program’s mission, demographics, outcomes, trends, and any proposed changes or improvements.
PCC Program Review Schedule (2022-2027)
Research and Reporting
Pamlico Community College evaluates student achievement as it relates to the mission of the college to provide accessible and affordable quality education, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
IPEDS Data
NCCCS Performance Measures
- Performance Summary 2023-2024
- Performance Summary 2022-2023
- Performance Summary 2021-2022
- Performance Summary 2020-2021
- Performance Summary 2019-2020
NCCCS Interactive Dashboards
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- Dashboards include system and college-level data views, disaggregations, and historical trends. Link to Dashboard
Staff
Brandy Leder
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
bleder@pamlicocc.edu
252-249-1851 x3064
Delamar, Room 102D
Lakissha Voliva
Program Support Coordinator
lvoliva@pamlicocc.edu
252-249-1851 x3046
Delamar, Room 102E