NORC Names Daniel Kasprzyk Director of the Center For Excellence in Survey Research and Quality

CHICAGO, July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Opinion Research Center (NORC) today announced the appointment of Daniel Kasprzyk as Director of its Center for Excellence in Survey Research and Quality.

"We are thrilled to have Daniel Kasprzyk on board," said John Thompson, President and CEO of NORC.  "The wealth of experience and knowledge that Dan brings NORC will further expand our legacy of delivering the highest possible quality research and analysis for our clients."

With more than 35 years of experience, Kasprzyk will lead and set priorities for the Center, which develops groundbreaking survey research methodologies and ensures the statistical integrity of all NORC studies. He will also expand the in-house statistical capabilities and expert research staff across the organization.

According to Kirk Wolter, NORC's Executive Vice President of Survey Research, "Daniel Kasprzyk is one of the most respected statisticians in our field and his extensive research expertise will significantly expand NORC's statistical pedigree."

Prior to his position with NORC, Kasprzyk led statistical staff and survey operations as the Vice President and Director of Surveys and Statistics at Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. In this role, he also oversaw discreet projects, such as the Analytic and Methodological Studies Based on Statistics of Income Databases and Procedures and the National Household Education Survey Quality Profile.  

Kasprzyk joined Mathematica from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) where, during his 10 years as a Program Director, he led research and statistics programs for the Library Studies Division, the Surveys and Cooperative Systems Group, and the Elementary and Secondary Education Statistics Division. He further ran the Schools and Staffing Survey, the Private School Survey, and the National Study of Postsecondary Faculty among others.  

Kasprzyk's career also includes serving in research and management posts at the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the Social Security Administration (SSA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the National Security Agency (NSA).  

Kasprzyk earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Wayne State University and his Doctorate degree in Mathematical Statistics from George Washington University. He has published broadly on a variety of subjects including statistical methodology, innovation and survey design, and frequently speaks on these topics to academic institutions and government organizations worldwide.  

About NORC

NORC, founded in 1941 as the National Opinion Research Center, is headquartered in Chicago with offices on The University of Chicago's campus and in downtown Chicago.  NORC also operates facilities in Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland, and supports a nationwide field staff. With clients throughout the world, NORC leads local, national, and international studies for government agencies, educational institutions, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and private corporations. An affiliate of The University of Chicago, NORC develops effective, innovative solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with high quality social science research in the public interest. NORC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering the personal and professional development of its staff.  

SOURCE National Opinion Research Center