Connecting National Survey of Student Engagement Data to Collective Action

Session Abstract: Institutions’ internal collaboration processes regarding data continue to be a main point of conversation for higher education researchers, practitioners, administrators, and stakeholders. Collective agreements on common institutional goals, whether through strategic plans or financial decisions, require a collaborative culture among stakeholders to achieve goals. However, there is often a disconnect between those who have access to data, those who want access to data, and/or those who have decision-making power in using data. In this session, we will discuss best practices for disseminating NSSE data, reports, and information across campus stakeholders to empower NSSE data users to leverage their student engagement results to (re)connect with various institutional entities and cohesively achieve common goals. Participants will leave with an understanding of the importance of taking collaborative action with NSSE-provided data and results in plans for institutional change.

Keywords: data sharing, collaboration, stakeholders, communication, dissemination