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Institutional Effectiveness

The mission of the Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Office is to provide information on key characteristics of the present, past, and future Delaware County Community College student body to internal and external constituents.

In carrying out this mission, the IE Office staff strives to:

  • Meet requests for information in a timely and accurate fashion
  • Provide information in a context that encourages correct interpretation of data
  • 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Continuous Process Improvement principles and methods
  • Maintain confidentiality of data about individuals
  • Support the personal and professional development of staff

We accomplish our mission through a series of activities which include:

  • Monitoring and preparing periodic reports on students’ enrollment,Ìýattendance,Ìý performance, and degree/certificate attainment
  • Preparing reports based on special requests from academic divisions, administrative offices, committees, and students
  • Supporting  the development and monitoring of the College’s Strategic Plan
  • Overseeing the College’s participation in local and national surveys
  • Providing guidance for the College accreditation, program review, and assessment processes 
  • Providing leadership for the College’s Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Responding to data request from external supervisory agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education
  • Providing support to internal and external stakeholders who are interested in accessing and understanding institutional data
  • Provide information in a context that encopport the personal and professional development of staff

List of programs with external accreditation, approval or recognition at Delaware County Community College.

ProgramExternal OrganizationYear of Next Review
Automotive Technology
Electrical
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Computer Numerical Control
Early Childhood Education2024
Paralegal2021
Studio Arts2021
Medical Coding and Billing2023
Respiratory Therapy2029
NursingÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý2025
Nursing Assistant
Medical Assistant2022
Paramedic2023
Surgical Technology2028
Emergency Services,Ìý,Ìý2023