Data Ecosystem Assessment
The Data Ecosystem Assessment is a tool designed for colleges and universities to gain insights into their institutional strengths and areas for improvement in data infrastructure, analytics, and usage. Its primary objective is to enhance institutions' capacity to better support students and generate actionable information for strategic financial planning, with a focus on achieving equitable student outcomes.
Launch ToolkitValue Proposition
Helps institutions determine whether observable practices contribute or detract from data-informed decisions.
Prompts institutional review, reflection, decision, and action aimed at improvement.
Leads to improved data capacity, capabilities, and readiness.
Implementation Options
Choose the level of adoption that fits your institution's capacity and goals. Every toolkit offers flexible implementation paths from quick wins to comprehensive integration.
Engage with the Data Ecosystem Assessment's Inventory component to evaluate current practices and identify basic areas of improvement.
Utilize the Report Generator to analyze assessment results and generate a detailed report.
Leverage the Presentation Template and Assessment Matrix to facilitate in-depth institutional discussions and strategic planning.
See This Toolkit in Action
Learn how institutions have used Data Ecosystem Assessment to improve student outcomes.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Establishing Data Structures and Systems to Improve Student Success
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North Park University
Addressing Disparities in Student Retention and Graduation Rates Through Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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Stillman College
Stakeholders Learn About Their Data Environment to Transform Practices and Sustain Momentum
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