Kevin Calkins joined USF Lakeland in January 2005 as the Director of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning. In this role he provides decision support, strategic planning, supports research activities, enrollment management, and assessment of higher-education effectiveness. This role also analyzes academic and environmental data, ensuring a strict adherence to data integrity and compliance with requirements and standards related to accreditation agencies. Prior to this appointment he had extensive experience in health care administration, project/program management, health care consulting, clinical trial management, and quality control/data management.

I've been working at USF Polytechnic since
 January 2005

How long I've been teaching (or doing this kind of work)
I've been involved in decision support over 12 years.

The accomplishment I am most proud of is...
Raising a family and supporting USF Lakeland in its polytechnic model.

My favorite memory from my undergraduate experience is...
Meeting and developing a long lasting relationship with my wife.

My favorite thing on campus is...
The opportunity to develop and grow the first public polytechnic model university in Florida.

What I like most about the students at USF Polytechnic...
Their ability to work hard in achieving their degree while managing work and family.

Administering a comprehensive valuation program that supports research activities, planning analysis, and assessment of higher-ed effectiveness. Specific research interest involves the support of grant evaluation and statistical consultation.