Institutional Effectiveness Map

The IE Map provides an opportunity for all administrative units to align to their goals to division goals and RIT's Strategic Framework, demonstrating how they support institutional effectiveness. Each administrative unit has an IE Map or similar assessment plan. Units can use their IE Map to track progress towards meeting their goals and can link results to planning and budgeting processes.

Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Map Template 

Administrative units develop Institutional Effectiveness Maps (assessment plans) that are aligned to existing university, division, or department strategic plans and scorecards. The Office of Educational Effectiveness Assessment and the University Assessment Council work with administrative units to complete their IE Maps.

IE Maps or assessment plans include the following core elements:

• A clearly defined mission statement
• Measurable goals/outcomes that align to the mission of the institution/division
• The goals/outcomes are aligned to RIT's Strategic Framework and Organizational Strategies
• Data sources/activities are identified for assessing the goals/outcomes
• There are set benchmarks and timelines
• Actions plans are developed and tracked to determine if benchmarks are met, not met, or other
• Assessment results are analyzed and key findings are documented
• Results are used to guide continuous improvement

The Institutional Effectiveness Planning Guide provides guidance for completing your administrative unit's IE Map. Please use the following resources to support development of IE Maps and continuous improvement efforts.

• IE Map Planning Guide
• IE Checklist for Managers and Directors