Institutional Research & Assessment

Empowering Decision-Making Through Data

The Official Source for Butler University Facts and Figures

Our mission is to foster a data-driven culture and facilitate strategic planning and decision-making by providing accurate, relevant, and unbiased data; offering higher education research expertise and statistical consulting services; and improving teaching and learning by assisting academic departments with program reviews and other assessment efforts.

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Butler University Fact Book

The Butler University Fact Book is a comprehensive compilation of official Butler University data. In it you will find information on students (enrollment, retention, and awarded degrees) and faculty (college distribution, course load).

Fact Book

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Common Data Set

The Common Data Set is a standardized annual survey, developed through the collaborative effort of higher education institutions and college guide publishers, which acts as a general institutional FAQ resource.

Common Data Set

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College and Departmental Assessment

Here you will find a list of assessment resources that may be useful to your college or department in preparation for upcoming reviews.

Assessment Resources

Additional Research & Assessment Resources

Several resources are available for faculty and staff as they prepare for reviews, apply for grants, report their activity, and review or prepare for the reaccreditation process.

Faculty Activity Report

As part of Butler University’s annual faculty evaluation process, all full-time faculty members are expected to complete an annual Faculty Activity Report (FAR).

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Reaccreditation—HLC

Year 4 HLC Comprehensive Evaluation information

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Information Request Form

If you have a different need, such as research or statistical consultation, understanding a University report, or assistance with gathering appropriate data for a project, please submit an information request form.

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