The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (OIEP) at Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) is responsible for supporting activities related to accreditation, assessment, data, planning, and student complaints. OIEP empowers the university community through integrated research, strategic planning, and continuous assessment. By providing accessible, high-quality data and fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making, we support the institution in achieving its mission, ensuring student success, and maintaining the highest standards of academic and operational excellence.

Mission

Our mission is to lead the institution's accreditation efforts, oversee IPEDS and state reporting, and facilitate rigorous assessment processes. We ensure that every department has the analytical tools and regulatory guidance necessary to demonstrate institutional impact and sustained growth.

Vision

To be the premier catalyst for institutional excellence at LSUS, recognized for transforming complex data into a clear roadmap for student success and strategic innovation. We envision a campus culture where every decision is empowered by insight and every program is defined by continuous improvement within a university-wide environment of transparency and intentionality, where data-informed planning is the cornerstone of the Pilot experience. OIEP strives to lead LSUS toward a future of sustainable growth, unparalleled academic quality, and seamless regulatory compliance.