Each year, the Institutional Research (IR) staff facilitates a multitude of surveys and other research projects. The IR staff prepares the SFBU Fact Book, compiles reports for federal agencies and accreditation bodies, conducts interpretive studies, and produces analytical reports to guide university planning and resource management.

Members of the staff also provide consultation on research design, survey construction, outcomes assessment and evaluation to the SFBU community and the IR community, nationally and internationally.

Our Vision

To be a leading, trusted resource in providing support to evidence-based decision-making at SFBU and to ensure that institutional stakeholders have access to reliable and meaningful information.

Irina Chukhray

Irina Chukhray, PhD

Assistant Director of Institutional Research

Dr. Irina Chukhray earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of California, Davis.

She also holds a Master’s in Sociology from Rice University as well as a Master’s in Women’s Studies and Bachelor’s in Psychology from San Diego State University. Her professional experience includes roles as a Research Analyst for the Houston Education Research Consortium, a nonprofit at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and Program Manager for an international study with OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development). Her research has been supported by fellowships from the Immigration Initiative at Harvard University, the Penn Migration Initiative at University of Pennsylvania, the UC Davis Graduate Research Fellowship, and the Center for Studies in Higher Education at UC Berkeley.

With over a decade of experience in quantitative and qualitative research, program assessment, and management, Dr. Chukhray leverages research to empower students in achieving college access and success. Originally from Ukraine and as a first-generation college student, her personal journey inspired her commitment to improve educational access and outcomes for immigrant-origin and other underserved students. Her impact-driven approach informs policy development and promotes data-driven decision- making to address systemic challenges in higher education.

Erica Hsu

Erica Hsu

Institutional Research Analyst

Erica holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Information Systems from the University of Southern California. An active community member, she serves as a Leader for her local Girl Scout Troop. With over seven years at San Francisco Bay University, Erica played a pivotal role in helping SFBU achieve initial accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges' Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). She is passionate about the university's efforts to disrupt the higher education system and is eager to support the leadership team, staff, faculty, and students. Through innovative research, Erica aims to enhance the academic experience and help students succeed both during their studies and in their future endeavors.