Mission Statement

The Office of Institutional Research and Analysis reports to the president and provides leadership, advice and support for planning, policy formation and informed decision making activities at McMaster University.

To fulfill our mission and support the strategic goals of McMaster, Institutional Research and Analysis:

• Provides accurate, timely, and high quality data to various academic and administrative offices at McMaster and to external agencies
• Liaisons with government and external agencies
• Supports and advises senior administration through the provision of effective analyses and insights based on a thorough understanding of McMaster and its external environment
• Leads and supports key planning activities of McMaster

Board of Governors IRA Presentation