Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment
Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment provides the fundamental support for planning, implementing and evaluating academic and administrative programs and policies in ways that will continuously improve Atlantic Cape.
- Paula Pitcher, M.B.A.
Assistant Dean, Institutional Research and Assessment
609.343.5015
ppitcher@atlantic.edu - Luis Montefusco, B.S.
Director, Institutional Planning and Assessment
609.343.5635
lmontefu@atlantic.edu - Dennis Furgione, B.S.
Senior Research Technician
609.343.5672
dfurgion@atlantic.edu
Institutional Research designs research studies and analysis for projects such as program reviews, accreditation reviews, budget planning and gathers information for specific ad hoc inquiries. The IR team has access to campus-wide data systems, and they maintain historical data for quick reference. In addition to the daily ad hoc inquiries, the IR team adheres to mandated state and federal reporting requirements.
The IR team is versatile and responsive to the needs of the college community. They are trained in computer programming, statistical analysis, survey design, data management, and information presentation.


