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  • Institutional Assessment and Planning

    The Office of Institutional Assessment and Planning facilitates data-driven decision-making for all levels of the University. We support the University through institutional and program assessment, planning initiatives, survey research, data gathering, data analysis, and data reporting.

  • Meet the Staff

    Sarah Strout
    Assistant Vice President for Assessment and Planning
    508-929-8119
    Sarah.Strout@worcester.edu

    Dr. Sarah Strout received her B.A. in Psychology from Assumption College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Clark University. She began her career in higher education in 2006 as an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of the Faculty Center for Innovation and Creativity in Teaching at Southern New Hampshire University. At Dominican College of Blauvelt, Dr. Strout was an Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Chair of the Assessment Committee. Dr. Strout moved into administrative work as the Associate Director of Assessment at Radford University in Virginia before joining Worcester State University in 2017.

    Kenneth Smith
    Director of Institutional Research
    508-929-8121
    Kenneth.Smith@worcester.edu

    Kenny Smith received a B.A. in Management from Southeastern Louisiana University and an M.B.A. from Ole Miss (University of Mississippi). He spent several years in the private sector before entering the higher education field. Kenny was a research associate at Southeastern Louisiana University for approximately 8 years before coming to Worcester State University in August 2006. He has been a member of AIR (Association for Institutional Research), SAIR (Southern Association for IR), and is currently actively involved with NEAIR (North East Association for IR).

    Maribel Urbina
    Data Analyst
    508-929-8306
    Maribel.Urbina@worcester.edu

  • CONTACT US

    Assessment & Planning
    Shaughnessy Administration Building
    3rd Floor
    Suite A-352
    508-929-8121
    wsu_assess@worcester.edu