The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Boston College is to support the achievement of University goals by providing information for institutional planning, policy formation, and decision-making. We serve as the source of comprehensive information regarding Boston College by collecting and disseminating reliable institutional data in a responsive, timely, and ethical manner. By working collaboratively with our colleagues, we produce research reports which support localized objectives in concert with university-wide initiatives. The intent of these efforts is to foster the mission of Boston College as a Catholic, Jesuit university, while contributing to the advancement of the broad field of institutional research.