Sometimes it feels like reports detailing college and university data might as well be written in a foreign language. Lots of numbers, tons of bar graphs, size 5 font. Footnotes aplenty. And data questions galore. Reports are jam-packed...
We all have strengths … and weaknesses. It feels much better to think about the strengths, though. Who wants to really dwell on their weaknesses? It takes a lot more...
The IPEDS - Outcome Measures (IPEDS-OM) data. It still feels new. And it may feel particularly new if you haven’t had time to explore it yet. But actually – it...
It’s easier said than done. College and university leaders want (and need) to piece together data into an understandable narrative. It’s important to be able to tell your institution’s student success story in a way that grabs the listener’s...
Every college or university has a Board. They go by slightly different names, Board of Trustees, Board of Regents, Board of Governors. We use the generic term “Board” to refer...
Prospective students take the time to find the college that is right for them. Students no longer limit themselves to nearby institutions. And there are plenty of online options. But...
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton At the Institute for Effectiveness in Higher Education, we are proud that...
In an earlier blog, Tackling Tough Problems: Part I, we discussed the value of tackling the problems no one else wants. Being the one to solve a difficult puzzle can...
If you’ve been in higher education for even a little while, you’ve heard of the acronym IPEDS. You probably know generally what it is … but few know what all...
Doesn’t it feel like it’s always budget season? Whether planning for the next semester or the next fiscal year, monitoring the budget is a year-round activity. For most institutions, tuition...
