The purpose of this research study was to explore the process, implementation, and impact of a BI strategic system at Lone Star College-Tomball Campus (LSC-T), Texas, to determine the effectiveness of BI on community college decision-making. This research study (a) explored the process of implementing a new BI strategic system model at LSC-T, (b) evaluated the value of that system and, (c) gauged its impact of the new model on the college faculty and staff. The significance of this research study is the evaluation of the effect of BI on LSC-T's decision-making processes. The design of this research is an intrinsic case study. Three instruments were used to gather data for this study: interviews, review and analysis of secondary or existing data, and observational fieldwork. A surprise in this exploration was the unfolding of an appreciative inquiry framework that supports LSC-T's efforts: blending of the David Cooperrider's appreciative inquiry process with the inquiry framework defined by Priyadarshini Chaplot, Kathy Booth, and Rob Johnstone to establish an appreciative inquiry framework. A recommendation for further research would be the effect of using the blended appreciative inquiry framework for a BI strategic implementation with a commitment to the project planning methodology for the entire project. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]