The Analytics Transformation: From Data-Informed to Data-Engaged Campus

Session Abstract: As our institution navigates the complexities of a data-centric landscape, transitioning from being data-informed to actively data-engaged is critical for remaining relevant. This session will highlight various approaches to data engagement and showcase transformative practices that create a robust framework for support—whether technical, strategic, or educational. We will present multiple strategies, including course analytics that enhance student success, initiatives in data literacy, and the implementation of cloud-based data warehouses. These elements, woven together by IR as the center of excellence on data and analytics, form an institutional data fabric that underpins informed decision-making. Participants will learn how our institutional research office positions itself as a strategic partner, fostering a dynamic data-engaged culture that ultimately improves student outcomes and enhances institutional effectiveness.

Keywords: data engagement, data informed, data strategy, campus collaboration

Contributing Authors: Rick Burnette – Florida State University