Office of Institutional Research and Integrated Data Analytics

Dr. Blanca Bauer
Vice Provost for Institutional Research and Effectiveness

bbauer@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-2187

Dr. Blanca Bauer, Vice Provost for Institutional Research and Effectiveness, is currently responsible for generating reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to inform university leadership, accreditation processes, and compliance with federal, state, and system reporting requirements. The office will expand to integrate data analytics into institutional practices, enhancing data-driven decision-making across the university. A national search for a vice provost for integrated data analytics will launch later this academic year.

The Office of Institutional Research and Integrated Data Analytics (IRIDA) at Prairie View A&M University plays a critical role in advancing data-informed decision-making across the institution. IRIDA supports university leadership, academic programs, and administrative units by providing accurate, timely, and actionable data analytics, institutional research, and reporting services.
Key Functions and Services:

• Data Analytics & Reporting: IRIDA integrates institutional and external data sources to produce comprehensive reports and dashboards that inform strategic planning and policy development.
• Decision Support: The office delivers data-driven insights to academic and administrative leaders to help address challenges, monitor progress, and guide institutional initiatives.
• Survey Research: IRIDA conducts stakeholder surveys—targeting students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers—to assess satisfaction, outcomes, and institutional effectiveness.
• Evaluation Support: The office partners with units across campus to support program evaluations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Data Resources & Accessibility: IRIDA maintains well-organized, documented, and accessible datasets that enhance transparency and accountability across the university.

For more information, visit the Office of Institutional Research and Integrated Data Analytics.

Ms. Ginger Philips
Interim Executive Director

gmphilips@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-2184

Dr. Ming Mu Kuo
Sr. Data Analyst

mmkuo@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-2183

Ms. Dana Kumar
Administrative Coordinator I, Institutional Research Effectiveness Analysis & Accreditation

dekumar@PVAMU.EDU
(936) 261-2186

Dr. Jasmine Hamilton
Associate Director and Associate Professor, Division of Kinesiology and Physical Education
School of Public and Allied Health

jmhamilton@PVAMU.EDU
(936) 261-3534

Dr. Nathan Mitchell
Professor, Department of Social Work, Behavioral & Political Sciences
Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences

nkmitchell@PVAMU.EDU
(936) 261-3209

Dr. Michael Nojeim
Professor, Department of Social Work, Behavioral & Political Sciences
Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences

mjnojeim@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-3213

Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith
Provost Emerita and Professor, Department of Educational Leadership
Whitlowe R. Green College of Education

ejthomas-smith@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-2217

Dr. Ling Wu
Associate Professor, Department of Justice Studies
College of Juvenile Justice

The Provost Fellow for Integrated Data Analytics is tasked with advancing PVAMU’s reporting capabilities and promoting data-informed decision-making through effective visualizations. Dr. Ling Wu's expertise in data visualization tools, such as GIS-based mapping, infographics, and interactive dashboards, aligns seamlessly with this mission. Dr. Wu has experience with developing custom data visualizations for diverse audiences, ensuring that complex information is accessible and impactful.