About Us

The Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support (OIRDS), a division under the Chief Strategy Officer, provides data and analysis to support Ball State University's decision-making process, coordinates reporting to various federal, state, and external agencies, and maintains the accuracy of University statistics in several reports.


Our Mission

We work to advance the Ball State University mission by facilitating the collection, analysis, and interpretation of institutional data and also provide information and analyses to support planning, decision-making, and student success. Our office also directs data governance and survey management policies and procedures to promote the integrity of University data and information.

Contact Us

Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support

West Quad (WQ), Room 200
Muncie, IN 47306

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

765-285-3651

765-285-2374