Who We Are


"As champions of evidence-based thinking, we are honored and delighted to help prove and improve the story of the Division in its service to students. I encourage you to explore the ways we support Student Life, to hone your assessment skills, and to contact us. We appreciate any opportunity to help student-driven colleagues be data-informed."
Dr. Shaun Boren, Director


Mission


Assessment and Research champions a culture of evidence-based decision making for the University of Florida’s Division of Student Life.



Vision


A Division of Student Life with the capacity and commitment to comprehensively assess its value and research its enrichment of student learning.



Values


  • Collaboration: Share in the creation and outcome of work and earn buy-in from stakeholders.
  • Integrity: Be honest in a productive, respectful manner, critically test data and take responsibility for mistakes.
  • Advocacy: Represent the under-assessed to tell the story of Student Life.
  • Support: Serve the Division, ask for help, be open to giving and receiving feedback.