Redefining IR in the Heart of the Dairyland

Thursday, May 22, 2025

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Sebastian I3

Institution Type: 4-year institutions

Target Audience: Any

Presenter(s)

Bethany Crowell, PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Research & Decision Support
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Allison La Tarte, MPA

Vice Provost and Chief Data and Analytics Officer
University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Session Abstract: The office of Data, Academic Planning and Institutional Research (DAPIR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison manages the structures needed to ensure the availability of accessible, usable, high-quality data. This allows us to provide meaningful information and analysis. Along with our campus partners, we promote an institution-wide data strategy and the use of data to inform strategic initiatives and planning. This session will introduce attendees to DAPIR’s leadership team, provide an overview of our office functions, and share how this structure best positions us to provide decision support to our campus community.

Keywords: decision support, data strategy, chief data officer, office structure, collaboration