Topic: data
Why Strategic Plans Fail—and What Leaders Can Do Instead
Another beautifully formatted strategic plan will not change an institution. Jim Doti reflects on how a focused vision and disciplined use of data reshaped Chapman University over 25 years, and what leaders can take from that experience now.
Supporting Student Wellbeing in Uncertain Times
Colleges are facing a volatile mix of policy shifts, polarization, and fiscal pressure, and student wellbeing is on the line. The Action Network for Equitable Wellbeing shares three proven strategies to help campuses move from guesswork to insight through real-time data, empathy interviews, and regular check-ins.
Regional Data-sharing Agreements: The Central Florida Education Ecosystem Database
Higher education is increasingly embracing the use of big data to increase and assess the effectiveness of institutional policies and practices and to drive needed change. The Central Florida Education Ecosystem Database (CFEED) offers one promising model for regional data-sharing agreements that can increase educational attainment.
