MISSION

The Institutional Effectiveness and Planning Support Unit is the central institutional research, reporting, analysis, quality assurance and planning support function of the UAE university. Its mission is to professionally support the planning, management, and assessment processes of the university as it and its constituents gain and use knowledge for the university's operation, outcomes, and environment.

GOALS FOR 2008 - 2012

Goal 1: Develop and implement a data warehouse for UAEU which will integrate data from all sources of information in the university (SIS, HRMIS, FMS, iWil, Alumni, Research etc.)

Goal 2: Establish a coordinated Quality Assurance process that will assist university stakeholders in their multiple assessment activities with regard to program and service quality, planning, student learning outcomes etc. (Performance Excellence-UAEU Goal)

Goal 3: Identify gaps in data, establish procedures to maintain quality of data. Ensure the proper use of knowledge and internal / external assessment data

Goal 4: Ensure that the management has an easy access to assessment information. Provide assistance in carrying out accreditation and assessment activities

Goal 5: Determine factors that are critical in obtaining institutional accreditation and assure that UAEU has a plan to address those factors. (Accreditation-UAEU Goal)

Goal 6:  Work with the deans and EOA Committee to identify student learning outcomes and appropriate measures of such outcomes within each department. (Outcome based education UAEU goal)

Goal 7: Assist the top management in developing UAEU's  response to the new performance and accountability standards from the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Higher Education

Goal 8: Support excellence in teaching, learning, research, leadership, and professional support and assist in reinforcing a sense of community among UAEU stakeholders.

Goal 9: Lead/serve committees and oversee special projects as determined by the Associate Provost, the Provost and the Vice Chancellor.

Goal 10: Assist the Vice Chancellor, the Provost and the Secretary General, the Associate Provost   in overseeing the implementation of the Strategic  Plan and providing regular progress reports measuring achievement of strategic goals.