Doug Miles Named Interim Director of Institutional Research and Assessment

University of Arkansas

Doug Miles

Doug Miles, formerly a research associate in the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment at the U of A, has been named the interim executive director of the office.

As interim director, Miles is responsible for coordinating state and federal reporting, collecting university data to support assessment and accreditation and working with offices across campus to ensure data meets state and federal requirements, among other duties. He replaces Gary Gunderman, who is assuming the role of interim registrar. 

"Institutional Research and Assessment has long played a key role in providing accurate and timely information to the U of A campus leadership and community, as well as many other constituents," Miles said. "I'm honored and excited by the opportunity to lead such an outstanding, impactful team."

Miles has worked at the university for 25 years, with the majority spent working in Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. He has been responsible for compiling and reporting data with a focus on faculty and staff, in addition to assisting the provost's office with faculty data integrity. He has also been largely responsible for IT support for the department. Miles is leading his staff in preparation for the implementation of the Workday Student and is expanding its staff and accepting applications for a full-time position.

"I am very pleased that Doug has accepted the role of interim executive director of Institutional Research and Assessment," said Colleen Briney, vice provost for planning, who will supervise the position. "Doug brings over 20 years of Institutional Research experience and knowledge, and I have confidence that he will continue to lead this office with excellence and care."

Miles earned a bachelor's degree in computer systems engineering from the U of A.

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