{"id":211259,"date":"2025-02-25T14:42:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T00:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=211259"},"modified":"2025-02-25T14:42:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T00:42:11","slug":"uh-by-the-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/02\/25\/uh-by-the-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"UH<\/abbr> by the numbers: How data drives student success"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

\"IRAPO<\/p>\n

Despite national declines in college enrollment, the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> has seen steady growth in its student population<\/a>, particularly among local students. This growth is guided by data-informed insights from the UH<\/abbr> Institutional Research, Analysis & Planning Office<\/a> (IRAPO<\/abbr>), which helps shape policies that enhance student success across the 10-campus university system.<\/p>\n

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As part of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy, IRAPO<\/abbr> ensures institutional data is accessible to leadership, faculty, students and the public, promoting transparency and strategic planning.<\/p>\n

“As a team of twelve at IRAPO<\/abbr>, our mission is to support the UH<\/abbr> community with accurate, meaningful data,” said Kara Plamann Wagoner, IRAPO<\/abbr> director. “We are not just about numbers, we\u2019re about connecting people to information and one another, ensuring insights lead to action.”<\/p>\n

Data that drives change<\/h2>\n

We are not just about numbers, we\u2019re about connecting people to information and one another, ensuring insights lead to action.
—Kara Plamann Wagoner<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

IRAPO<\/abbr> serves as UH<\/abbr>\u2019s central hub for historical and real-time student data, covering key areas such as:<\/p>\n