Our Mission Statement

The College's department of research and planning integrates data, knowledge, and strategic thinking to facilitate continuous inprovment within MHCC.

The department of Research and Planning is the source for historical information, analyses, and college statistics. The Department works closely with college employees and external customers to collect, analyze, and provide data; to design and implement systems required for management of business decisions, evaluation planning, accountability, compliance with state and federal reporting requirements, accreditation, and student, faculty, and staff recruiting and retention efforts.

We are committed to...

• Facilitating and supporting the strategic planning processes of the College.
• Providing research data support on students, enrollment, courses, staff, local, regional, state and national demographics.
• Providing institutional information and analysis for decision support, assessment and evaluation.
• Facilitating continuous improvement practices using data.
• Using multiple data resources and national studies, allowing for comparisons and analyses that support planning and decision making.
• Assisting with accreditation requirements and efforts