About OSEE

The Office of Student Enrollment and Effectiveness (OSEE) leads the Seattle Colleges' strategic initiatives in institutional planning, student achievement, accreditation, and program review. We provide data-driven insights and support across all campuses to facilitate evidence-based decision-making, enhance institutional effectiveness, and foster continuous improvement. Our office is committed to empowering the district’s mission by ensuring seamless enrollment processes, promoting student success, and contributing to data-informed practices that support the college community’s goals and priorities.

To be a central hub of innovation and excellence, driving data-informed decision-making and collaborative planning across all Seattle Colleges campuses. We envision a future where our support and insights contribute to a cohesive, effective, and equitable educational environment where every student is supported in achieving their academic and career aspirations.

• Excellence: We are dedicated to providing high-quality, accurate, and timely data and support, helping to drive the district's goals and ensuring the success of every student across all campuses.
• Collaboration: We work together with all campus departments, stakeholders, and external partners to align efforts and foster a united approach to institutional planning, enrollment, and student success.
• Equity: We prioritize equitable practices in all our work, ensuring that data and strategies support the success of all students, with a particular focus on underserved populations.
• Integrity: We uphold transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our actions and communications, ensuring trust and reliability in the data and support we provide.
• Continuous Improvement: We strive for ongoing growth and adaptation, constantly refining our processes and strategies to meet the changing needs of the district and enhance the student experience.
• Innovation: We embrace creativity and utilize advanced technologies to enhance our services, streamline data reporting, and improve institutional practices across all campuses.
• Service: We are committed to providing exceptional service to the district community, delivering actionable information and support to inform planning, decision-making, and ongoing improvement efforts.

Under the leadership of the District Vice Chancellor, the Office of Student Enrollment & Effectiveness (OSEE) streamlines critical administrative functions to boost efficiency, equity, and strategic alignment across Seattle Colleges.

Strategic Leadership and Planning

• Develop and execute a student-centered Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan that reflects district goals and community needs.
• Provide data-driven insights to college presidents and the Chancellor on enrollment trends, organizational structure, and resource allocation.
• Serve as Executive Sponsor for Institutional Effectiveness, Guided Pathways, District Strategic Planning, and the Title III Funding Grant.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee districtwide enrollment services, including financial aid processing and policy compliance.
• Supervise key units at the District Level:
  • Finacial Aid
  • International Programs
  • District Institutional Research (in collaboration with the Executive Director)
  • Accreditation Compliance
  • Strategic Planning

Collaborative Partnerships

• Forge and maintain strong relationships with executive leaders, college Departments, and external partners to advance SEM and student success.
• Represent Seattle Colleges as the Board Representative for the League for Innovation in the Community College.