Community College Planning and Research Organization

Welcome

Welcome to the Community College Planning and Research Organization (CCPRO). We are a professional organization dedicated to supporting institutional research, institutional effectiveness, and assessment professionals across North Carolina’s community college system.

Who We Are

CCPRO is composed of institutional research and institutional effectiveness professionals serving North Carolina’s 58 community colleges. Our members work across a broad range of areas including data reporting, strategic planning, accreditation support, student outcomes assessment, and institutional improvement.

What We Do

• Professional Development: We provide workshops, training sessions, and conference presentations to help members grow their skills and stay current with best practices.
• Networking: We connect IR/IE professionals across the state to share knowledge, strategies, and solutions.
• Resource Sharing: We curate and distribute tools, templates, and guidance relevant to community college research and assessment.
• Advocacy: We advocate for the role of institutional research in data-informed decision making at community colleges.

Get Involved

Interested in joining CCPRO or learning more? Visit our Officers page for contact information or check out upcoming Conferences & Meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions

NoteWhere are the Bylaws?

CCPRO has a standard set of bylaws to help govern the group. You can review the CCPRO Bylaws at your convenience. You can also find the bylaws and other documents on the Documents page.

NoteWhat is our Mission Statement?

The Community College Planning and Research Organization (CCPRO) is a dynamic support network advancing institutional effectiveness through collaboration, communication, and visionary leadership for the North Carolina Community College System.

NoteWhat is our History?

CCPRO has a rich history of service with many talented and dedicated individuals. A quick account of the early days was narrated by Keith Brown in 2010. A full account of the document is listed here for your review: CCPRO History as narrated by Keith Brown.

NoteWho can join CCPRO?

This completely free membership is provided to any current NC Community College or NC Community College System employee who is responsible for planning, assessment, accreditation, data analysis, and/or institutional research.

NoteWhere to find the Membership form and Directory?

To request membership in CCPRO, revise current membership directory information, or to view the current membership directory, please visit the Membership Directory.