Data Strategy in Colleges and Universities
Data has become such a critical element of decision making in higher education, that every department seems to have its own sources, methods of analyses, and reports. Unfortunately, this often means different figures for similar measures, and leaves leadership wondering which numbers are the ‘right’ ones. Data Strategy in Colleges and Universities: From Understanding to Implementation discusses how institutions are turning to institutional data strategy to bring together data collection and analysis elements throughout the entire organization into one unified plan and goals. Similar to an institutional strategic plan, the data strategy allows for individual departments to have flexibility to develop their data and analyses goals, while aligning with institutional data goals. This book brings together authors from different higher education experiences and perspectives to explore key considerations necessary for the development of an effective data strategy.
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Chapters and Meet the Authors
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Part I STRUCTURE
Chapter 1 The Value of Creating a Data Strategy
Kristina Powers and Steven A. Weiner
Chapter 2 Key Elements of a Data Strategy
Braden J. Hosch
Chapter 3 Using Concepts from Strategic Planning
Angela E. Henderson and Resche D. Hines
Chapter 4 Data Strategy Versus an Information Technology Planning
Sandra Kinney and Jason Lee Wang
Part II IMPLEMENTATION
Chapter 5 Leveraging Existing Information from Department Plans
Erin J. Holmes
Chapter 6 Self-Appraisal of A Data Strategy
Leah Ewing Ross, Jason R. Lewis, Stephan C. Cooley
Chapter 7 Anticipating Challenges and Offering Possible Solutions
Shannon LaCount and Michael J. Weisman
Part III PERSPECTIVES
Chapter 8 Presidents’ and Provosts’ Perspectives
Ivan L. Harrell II
Chapter 9 Faculty Perspectives
Michael S. Harris, Molly K. Ellis, Kim Nelson Pryor
Chapter 10 Student Affairs Leaders’ Perspectives
Sheri Jones
Chapter 11 Institutional Researchers’ Perspectives
Erez Lenchner
Chapter 12 Information Technology Analysts’ Perspectives
Derek MacPherson