10 Sep Spotlight on Strategy with Ms. Sheri Jones
At the IEHE, we are always excited to have the opportunity to highlight the incredible work being done by our colleagues. As part of the launch of Data Strategy in...
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17 Jul What is a ‘Good’ Graduation Rate?
The question of what is a 'good' graduation rate is frequently asked in higher education. It is also frequently answered unsatisfactorily....
10 Jun IR’s Role as Campus Negotiator
If you’ve worked in or with an Institutional Research office for any length of time, you have surely seen the staff wear a variety of “hats.” IR professionals act as...
25 Apr Foundational Resources for Institutional Research
Perhaps you're new to Institutional Research. Or maybe you've been swimming along since you started your position, but have a nagging feeling you're missing something. Or it could be that...
18 Apr Benchmarking your…Benchmarking?
Benchmarking, both formal and informal, is pretty common in higher education. We take a look at what other colleges and universities are doing and compare our efforts and outcomes. Analyze...
14 Mar Data Skills+: The Ticket to a Successful IR Career
Data skills are a must for IR professionals at every level. Today’s institutions use increasingly complex data tools, including advanced predictive analytics, big data, and business intelligence systems. Certainly, that...
28 Feb Using Storytelling to Engage Your Data Consumers
We all love a good story. It hooks us from the very beginning. The scene and characters come alive in our minds. Before we know it, we’re hanging on every...
28 Feb Data People are Everywhere on Your Campus. Here’s How to Bring Them Together.
Long gone are the days where one department is the “data office." Nearly every office and department uses data. Many even generate and store their own data. Data people are...