Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research

Our Mission

The Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research Department (PIR) supports the college in integrating department and institutional planning, improving institutional effectiveness processes, and providing accurate, timely, and relevant data to internal and external constituencies (including county, state, and federal agencies as well as program and institutional accreditors).

PIR seeks to foster a collaborative culture in all projects as bringing different campus entities together is one of its greatest opportunities and strengths. PIR work is conducted with a student-centered and proactive focus ensuring data integrity while providing data literacy.

Our Vision

Transforming CSM culture in support of data-empowered decisions to increase student success. - September 2022

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PIR Quick Links

AIR Statement of Ethical Principles

Institutional Review Board

Quick Facts Brochure

PIR Data Request Form

PIR Survey Request Form


Contact PIR

301-934-7621
La Plata Campus, Community Education (CE) Building, Suite 230

Our Staff

Associate Vice President
Dr. Erin Ebersole
erebersole@csmd.edu

Associate Director
Chip Keech
rlkeech@csmd.edu

Acting Assistant Director
Joseph Barton
jtbarton@csmd.edu

Research Analyst I
Donna Staff
dlstaff@csmd.edu

Research Analyst I
Kevin Hertzler
khertzler@csmd.edu

Student Assistant
Vacant

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