The Office of Planning and research serves the College in monitoring and publishing critical data elements related to student enrollment, demographics, assessment, as well as faculty staff data.  This data is published annually in the Fact Book.  The Office also coordinates and publishes results of the College's strategic planning process in the Plan for Student Success.  Various assessments such as student satisfaction surveys, Noel-Levitz, Graduating Student Survey, College Services Survey, and others are admnistered through the Office.  The office generates environmental scanning reports which allow the College to benchmark with state and national peer institutions and monitor economic elements which affect a student's ability and interest in attending Calhoun.

Information collected and published through the Offfice of Planning and Research is designed to support the College's mission to "ensure students success and promote community development and cultural enrichment."