Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment (OIRPA)

The National Defense (NDU) University Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment (OIRPA) provides management and oversight for the research, assessment, surveying, evaluation, effectiveness, and planning services and functions across the university and its community of stakeholders. OIRPA seeks to advance the mission and values of NDU by facilitating evidence-based decisions and fostering a culture of continuous assessment, evaluation, and planning for institutional improvement and effectiveness.

The NDU OIRPA adheres to the Association of Institutional Research's Ethical Principles.

Assessment at National Defense University is governed by NDU Instruction 9020.02, "Educational Assessments."

For questions or requests, please contact NDU OIRPA