Insights That Impact: Engaging Stakeholders Through Survey Data Storytelling

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Sebastian L3+4

Institution Type: Any

Target Audience: Any

Presenter(s)

NP

Nichole Petersen, MA

Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
Century College
Woodbury, Minnesota, United States
Joe Ludlum, PhD

Assistant Director in the Office of Academic Effectiveness
Georgia Tech, United States
MB

Michael J. Bolen, PhD

Director, Office of Decision Support
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States
MS

Martin Stelmach, MS

Statistician and Programmer
McMaster University, United States
Simran Kaur, MA (she/her/hers)

Survey Research Analyst
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York, United States
Heather Rondeau, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)

Director of Research and Institutional Effectiveness
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Alexandria, Minnesota, United States

Session Abstract: In today’s data-driven environment, effective reporting of survey results is critical. Institutional research is uniquely positioned to support stakeholders in using survey data to tell their story. This panel will share various tools and strategies for presenting survey data based on what resonates best with different stakeholder audiences. Discussion will touch upon strategies for analysis––including the benefits and challenges of using AI and communication tools, including dashboards, presentations. The experiences of our diverse panelists, two-year and four-year as well as large and small institutions, will ensure relevant takeaways for the audience. Attendees will learn to tailor approaches to senior leadership, faculty, staff, or students, to ensure that the data lead to action and continuous improvement.

Keywords: survey data, data storytelling, AI, assessment and improvement, strategic planning