About the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (OIRE) helps College administrators, faculty and staff make informed decisions by examining and reporting the College's performance and effectiveness. OIRE is also responsible for coordinating and facilitating the planning, evaluation and effectiveness initiatives throughout the College.

• Organizational Chart

• Code of Ethics (from the Association of Institutional Research)

Office Information

• Office Hours

  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Main Office

  • 956-872-5592 (phone)

  • 956-872-5594 (fax)

• Addresses

  • Mailing: South Texas College, OIRE, PO Box 9701, McAllen, TX 78502-9701

  • Physical: 2525 & 2523 Pecan Plaza, McAllen, TX 78501

Staff Information

Brenda S. Cole, M.Ed., Ph.D

Director

bcole@southtexascollege.edu

956-872-5584

Bldg. 2525

Alicia I. Ruiz, B.B.A.

Administrative Assistant

aidlriva@southtexascollege.edu

956-872-5577

Bldg. 2525

Ismael Marquez

Work Study

imarquez@southtexascollege.edu

956-872-5585

Bldg. 2523

Jacque Gillispie, B.A.

Institutional Effectiveness Specialist

jacqueg@southtexascollege.edu

956-872-5587

Bldg. 2525

Linda Mora

Research Technician

lmora@southtexascollege.edu

956-872-5506

Bldg. 2523

Sylvia L. Ortiz, M.A.

Survey Research Facilitator

slortiz@southtexascollege.edu

956-872-5562

Bldg. 2525

Wesley Jennings, M.B.A.

Institutional Research Specialist

wesley@southtexascollege.edu

956-872-5586

Bldg. 2523

Yvonne Gutierrez, A.A., A.A.S.

Student Worker

ygutierr@southtexascollege.edu

956-872-5592

Bldg. 2525