United States Air Force Academy

Plans, Programs and Institutional Events

The Air Force Academy's Plans, Programs and Institutional Events Directorate serves the superintendent by supporting component mission element commanders, including the commandant, dean of faculty, Athletic Department, Prep School, the 10th Air Base Wing, the 306th Flying Training Group and other tenants. Broadly, the directorate supports commanders by developing institutional policy, plans and assessment strategies to enhance mission success.

Events and Information

Event Requests
Falcon Heritage Forum
Graduation
Falcons Sports Camps
Institutional Review Board
National Character and Leadership Symposium
Parents' Weekend
Summer Seminar
Surveys

Institutional Assessment

The Institutional Assessment Division provides analysis support to decision makers across the Academy. XPA provides analytic insight to assist planning and policy formulation, supports Academy positions and improves Academy programs. The division also coordinates with college guidebook publishers and serves as the Academy's survey program manager.

Plans, Programs and Institutional Events

The Plans, Programs and Institutional Events Division develops and manages plans, instructions, special events and airmanship programs in support of the USAFA mission. XPB manages the Academy's Strategic Plan and ensures the viability of all USAFA operating plans, contingency plans, and instructions. The division manages high-visibility USAFA special events including Graduation Week, Parents' Weekend, the T.D. White Award and the Conference of Service Academy Superintendents.

Policy and Directives

The Policy and Directives Division facilitates institutional and policy alignment with Air Force Academy, Air Force and Department of Defense officer development objectives and directives. XPD provides feedback to commanders on program design and implementation. It also develops, coordinates, and reviews policy guidance regarding policy alignment with officer development objectives.

Institutional Research

The Institutional Research Division provides analysis support to decision makers across the Academy. XPN serves as the Academy's research team leader, manages institutional databases and provides statistical data for internal and external customers. Finally, the Institutional Research Division manages the Institutional Review Board for the protection of human subjects in research.

Contact Information

HQ USAFA/XP
2304 Cadet Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-5002

Phone: 719-333-2250
Fax: 719-333-2252
E-Mail: Plans, Programs and Institutional Events

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