OPIE:Official Source for FIU Statistics

The Office of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (OPIE) provides statistical information to support decision making processes within all academic and administrative units of Florida International University, the faculty senate, different committees within FIU, the Board of Governors, state and federal agencies, and professional and private organizations. Known as the official source of University statistics, OPIE coordinates the collection of data, preparation of reports and files, and their submission to the Board of Governors.

OPIE Highlights:

Institutional Research

  • Official source of University statistics
  • Provides statistical information to support decision making processes
  • Prepares reports and files for submission to the Board of Governors and other agencies
  • Data administration
  • Surveys
  • Enrollment Planning
  • Strategic Planning

Institutional Effectiveness

  • Accreditation: Compiles data and supporting documentation to ensure compliance
  • Accountability: Provides education data and leadership to support high standards, continually improves achievement, and facilitates student opportunities
  • Strategic Planning

Program Review

  • Systematic way to meet both the legislative and University intent to assess the quality of our academic degree programs
  • Determining ways to improve the quality of education, research, and service
  • The seven-year review period enables degree programs to better align their goals and plans with those of the college and University
  • Builds a better understanding of the whole program among faculty, staff and University leadership
  • Focuses on evaluating degree programs for continuous quality improvements
  • External review
  • Self-Study

Centers and Institutes