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Research, Planning, and Evaluation Committee
DVC Employee Requests for Internal Data or Research Assistance
If you would like some assistance understanding or using existing college research tools or have a research question you would like to ask about student outcomes (e.g., course success, program awards, etc.), email Lindsay Kong, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation (lkong@dvc.edu). NOTE: If you are a DVC employee who would like to conduct original research at DVC (e.g., for a dissertation, outside grant, etc.), please see the section below about conducting original research at DVC)
What is RPEC?
The Research, Planning, and Evaluation Committee (RPEC), taking direction from College Council, supports the work of the college to achieve its Educational Master Plan, annual priorities and other objectives. The Research, Planning and Evaluation Committee supports data informed decision-making throughout the college thereby promoting a culture of evaluation. This Committee supports the alignment of all existing college plans.
Charge and Function
Research
RPEC evaluates the data and research needs of the college.
As per DVC's Research Protocols Procedure 4100.01, RPEC serves as the research conduit for the college. The Procedure outlines the steps through which individuals within and from outside of the college submit research proposals and how those proposals are processed.
RPEC facilitates administration and evaluation of external and internal requests to conduct original research at DVC. When warranted, the RPEC communicates the results of the evaluation.
Request to Conduct Original Research at DVC
If you are a DVC employee who wants to conduct original research with employees or students (e.g., survey of students), submit an Internal Research Request Form. Submissions are evaluated by the Research, Planning, and Evaluation Committee during its September, November, February, and April meetings. NOTE: If you want a data pull from existing data, contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (lkong@dvc.edu) or submit a research request using the "District Research Service Request Form" link under the "Resources" tile.
If you are not an employee of the college who wants to conduct original research with employees or students (e.g., survey of students; employee focus groups), submit an External Research Request Form. Submissions are evaluated by the Research, Planning, and Evaluation Committee during its September, November, February, and April meetings.
Planning
RPEC makes recommendations to the College Council on college goals, provides summative evaluations of plans and activities, and makes recommendations for the future.
RPEC works with college committees on the alignment of goals across planning documents.
This committee supports the College Council’s efforts to set annual priorities.
Evaluation
RPEC reviews research and data collected by the college and other sources, writes reports that interpret the data, and assists with developing instruments for projects.
RPEC makes recommendations to the College Council on metrics such as institution set standards and stretch goals.
Professional Development
RPEC, in collaboration with the Professional Development Committees and the Academic Senate, facilitates activities and trainings about research, evaluation, and planning.
Special Projects
RPEC completes special projects as directed by the College Council.
It works with the Academic Senate, Classified Senate, college committees, and others to align plans and activities with the Educational Master Plan.
It works collaboratively on district-wide planning efforts with the District Office and with Los Medanos and Contra Costa College.
Meeting Time and Dates: 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Reporting Status: Reports to College Council
Tri-Chairs: The Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, one faculty member selected by the Academic Senate, and one classified member selected by the Classified Senate. RPEC will make the determination of which two of the three tri-chairs will represent RPEC on the College Council.
Membership: Membership is drawn from all areas of the college, including both the San Ramon Campus and the Pleasant Hill Campus, and includes faculty, managers, classified staff, and students.
Members:
- 3 administrators (The Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and two others)
- 5 faculty
- 3 classified professionals
- 1 student
Term of Membership: Three-year staggered terms, may be reappointed for one additional term.
History: Formed: 9/10/15
Revised: March 6, 2019 by College Council
Revised: October 16, 2019 by College Council
Accreditation Standards: I.A., I.B.3, I.B.4, I.B.5; I.B.8