IVC Research and Planning Analyst Kevin Hsu has been named a recipient, honoring his early-career leadership in institutional research, planning, and effectiveness (IRPE). is a membership-based organization representing institutional research, planning, and effectiveness (IRPE) professionals in California. Recognized for his equity-minded, data-informed, and innovative approach, Hsu received the award during the RP Group Conference in April.
In addition, Hsu and a cross-campus team received an for their work titled βImproving the Student Experience and Increasing Access by Streamlining Workflows: A Collaboration Between EOPS and Research.β The project aimed to remove barriers in student support services and improve internal EOPS processes to better serve historically underserved students.
The collaborative team included Hsu, EOPS Specialist Luis Macias, former EOPS students and student workers Sarah Smeltzer and Diego Valencia, and Saddleback College Counselor Cindy Duran.