Ryan Cherland honored with distinguished service award

“Ryan Cherland, the associate vice provost of institutional research & decision support, was honored on April 29 with the Distinguished Service Award by the Association of American Universities Data Exchange for his sustained, impactful contributions to the AAUDE community and the advancement of data sharing, collaboration and best practices among major research universities. Cherland leads the university’s efforts to provide data-driven insights that inform strategic planning, policy development and institutional effectiveness. His work supports senior leadership, academic units and administrative partners by translating complex data into actionable intelligence on student success, research performance and campus operations. Cherland has extensive experience in higher education analytics, with a focus on improving outcomes through evidence-based decision-making. He is actively involved in national collaborations on institutional research and benchmarking, where he has contributed to advancing data standards and best practices across leading research universities. Known for his collaborative approach, Cherland works across disciplines to strengthen UC Irvine’s capacity to use data strategically in support of its mission of teaching, research and public service. “UC Irvine is very lucky to have such an outstanding professional lead our institutional research efforts,” said Roxane Cohen Silver, vice provost for institutional research, assessment and planning. “We have long recognized how important Ryan’s professionalism, strategic thinking, and partnership are to the success of our campus, and this noteworthy recognition from his peers is very well deserved.”

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