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Institutional research (IR) and decision support are the means by which leaders in higher education institutions make informed decisions about strategic directions for policies, operations and planning. IR practitioners in the United States and Canada begin their development with degree programs in a variety of disciplines that teach analytical and technical skills. On-the-job experiences and professional development networks with others in the IR business are also crucial to building a capacity for institutional research. The importance of continuing education for institutional researchers ensures the continuity of a profession with ethical responsibilities for the conduct of research and contributions through scholarly activities.
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The University of Toronto is comprised of three integrated campuses – St George (the downtown campus), UofT at Mississauga (UTM), and UofT at Scarborough (UTSC). The campuses are integrated in the sense that faculty at all three campuses have status in the School of Graduate Studies which is located on the St George campus.
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Bramblett, S., Broderick, M. (2018). Professional Development for the Institutional Research (IR) Professional: Institutional Research and Decision Support in the United States and Canada. In: Webber, K. (eds) Building Capacity in Institutional Research and Decision Support in Higher Education . Knowledge Studies in Higher Education, vol 4. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71162-1_9
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