Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning 

The primary purpose of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning is to conduct a comprehensive program of data collecting, analysis and reporting and university-wide assessment to support strategic planning and institutional effectiveness. These processes enhance the University’s mission of providing quality academic and non-academic programs, services and activities for its students.  

Contacts: 

Bliss Adkison, M.B.A. 
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning 
The University of West Alabama 
Station 18 
Livingston, AL 35470 
(205) 652-3912 
badkison@uwa.edu 

Dee Ann Andrews 
Secretary 
The University of West Alabama 
Station 18 
Livingston, AL  35470 
(205) 652-3547 
dandrews@uwa.edu   

Renee Derby
(205) 652-3555
rderby@uwa.edu


Graduation Rates

Graduation rates represent the number of students that complete a degree program in a specific timeframe. They are reported by cohorts for 6 year completions, 5 year completions, and 4 year completions. 

Student Achievement

The University of West Alabama (UWA) identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to its mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered.

Planning and Assessment

The University of West Alabama uses WEAVEonline® for all planning and assessment documents. Follow the link below and use your UWA account information to log onto WEAVEonline®: https://app.weaveeducation.com/login/uwa 

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Retention has developed the UWA Planning and Assessment Guide and WEAVEonline User’s Manual that includes important information on the planning and assessment process at UWA and step-by-step instructions on how to enter data into the WEAVEonline® system. If you have questions or need help with planning and assessment, contact Bliss Adkison at badkison@uwa.edu. 

Five Year Strategic Plan