Office of Research and Policy Analysis
Factbooks
Our Factbooks include enrollment information, student demographics, graduation rates, and more.
Data Request
Information and guidelines for how to request KCTCS data for dissertations and external partners.
Research Briefs and Studies
Summaries and reports on the wages and demands of occupations in Kentucky and the applicability of programs offered by our colleges.
Human Subjects Review Board
Reviews all research and provides guidance on policy for projects involving human subjects.
Useful Links
Useful websites that can help explain the world of Higher Education.
Index of Dashboards
View a comprehensive list of our interactive dashboards.
ORPA supports the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)'s vision to be the nation's premier community and technical college system by:
- Conducting research to identify emerging trends and assess institutional performance
- Providing coordination and support for research activities at KCTCS colleges
- Ensuring system-wide compliance with state and federal reporting requirements
- Furthering development of the Decision Support System and other information tools
- Responding to external and internal requests for information
Contact Us
For questions about the research we do, requesting data, our human subject policies, please email us at orpa@kctcs.edu.
