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 energy, and certainly doesn’t feel very good. So, it’s no wonder why people bump “address institutional weaknesses”...
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 attention. But while that sounds simple, it is often anything but. In striving to tell a better...
It still feels like 2020 snuck up out of nowhere. And here it is already February. Last year, around this time, we discussed some strategies for planning to succeed. So it makes sense to check in a year later with more strategic planning strategies. Shouldn't...
Let's talk accreditation. There are nearly 100 accrediting bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education – including regional, faith-related, career, and programmatic entities. Colleges and universities often elect to participate in multiple accrediting bodies, both regional and...
I’m heading back to work today after spending two great days in DC with 29 other incredible IPEDS Educator colleagues. This was my 11th IIE, and true to form, it didn't disappoint. Here We Go Again! As I shift my focus back to my daily responsibilities...
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 everywhere, bringing them together can make your job easier. Why Aren’t Data Creators Talking More? If there are many...
With the IPEDS Winter data collection cycle nearly complete (don’t forget to hit lock by February 13!), we will soon shift our focus to preparing Spring data. While it may seem like there’s little time to take a deep breath in between the cycles, finding...
It’s hard to believe 2019 is here already. If the new year can sneak up this quickly, so too can deadlines. It happens to all of us. So, let’s do better at planning to succeed this year. Whenever I think about the concept of planning to...
