New Assistant Provost for Operations and Data Analytics Officer
Richard Walsh is the new Assistant Provost for Operations and Data Analytics Officer in the Office of Institutional Research. Read the notice from Sunil Ahuja, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
I write with news regarding restructuring in the Office of Institutional Research. I am pleased to report that the institutional research function at the University has moved to Mr. Richard Walsh, whose new title is Assistant Provost for Operations and Data Analytics Officer. With this transition, while the office will continue to engage in its traditional mandatory functions, the focus of the office will shift to data analytics and other sophisticated data mining approaches with interactive and timely reporting of data to campus constituencies. Also with this transition, this unit will now be called the Office of Institutional Reporting and Data Analytics.
Richard began his career at the University in 1998. Throughout his twenty years of employment, Richard has worked in numerous capacities starting as a Software/Database Development and Computer Programming instructor at our Center for Professional Training and Development. His expertise and leadership were considered an integral asset for the University to implement computer training for employees. Ten years ago, Richard transitioned to the Office of the Registrar. His many projects included converting and updating the student reporting system, Argos, and he initiated the digitalization of student records. More recently, Richard has focused his efforts in the areas of technology, budget, curriculum, and assessment within the Office of the Provost.
Please join me in congratulating Richard and wishing him well as he undertakes a new and expanded role at the University.
Sincerely,
Sunil Ahuja, Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs