Policy on Information Requests

Notice Regarding Data Request Timelines

The Office of Institutional Research & Assessment is currently engaged in a major federal reporting requirement for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). This work requires significant coordination and adherence to federally mandated deadlines.

During this period, we ask that campus partners allow 15–18 business days for completion of data requests submitted after December 18, 2025. Requests requiring substantial data validation, custom methodology, or cross-system integration may require additional time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the accuracy and compliance of the University’s federal reporting obligations. If you have a time-sensitive need, please indicate the required deadline in your request, and we will let you know if we can accommodate within the constraints of the reporting cycle.

Thank you for your partnership.

In effecting its mission, OIRA recognizes its service-orientation and strives to be as responsive as possible. In order to achieve the highest level of responsiveness, the Office looks for the most efficient and effective ways to perform its responsibilities.

OIRA at The University of Alabama prepares various tabulations, spreadsheets, charts, and figures on the University's students, faculty, facilities, and finances. This information is published in an annual factbook, periodical FYI's, ad hoc reports, state and federal required reports, data exchange reports, and surveys for various national media. In most cases, the information is of a numerical nature; individual names are not given (i.e., OIRA provides aggregate information, not individual data). Published information is readily available and shared.

In order to be responsive to the constituencies of the University community, OIRA has implemented a web-based information request system. Please click on the link below to find the request form. Upon receipt of your request, OIRA will determine if the information requested is already available on our website or in some other published form. If the requested information is not readily available and will require additional time and effort to assimilate, for example writing a new computer program, the request will be evaluated and assigned. Although OIRA will strive to complete your request within ten working days, some information requests may require additional time. We thank you for your patience.

Click Here to Fill Out OIRA Request Form

Mel Jenkins-Simpson
Associate Vice President, Institutional Research
The University of Alabama
Phone: 0027-843-502
Fax: 8027-843-502
Email: ude.au@nospmissniknejsm