Data Strategy in Colleges and Universities: From Understanding to Implementation / Edition 1

by Kristina Powers

Overview

This valuable resource helps institutional leaders understand and implement a data strategy at their college or university that maximizes benefits to all creators and users of data. Exploring key considerations necessary for coordination of fragmented resources and the development of an effective, cohesive data strategy, this book brings together professionals from different higher education experiences and perspectives, including academic, administration, institutional research, information technology, and student affairs. Focusing on critical elements of data strategy and governance, each chapter in Data Strategy in Colleges and Universities helps higher education leaders address a frustrating problem with much-needed solutions for fostering a collaborative, data-driven strategy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138345973
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/29/2019
Pages:	218
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kristina Powers is President of the Institute for Effectiveness in Higher Education.

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Preface

Acknowledgments

Part I STRUCTURE

Chapter 1 The Value of Creating a Data Strategy
Kristina Powers and Steven A. Weiner

Chapter 2 Key Elements of a Data Strategy
Braden J. Hosch

Chapter 3 Using Concepts from Strategic Planning
Angela E. Henderson and Resche D. Hines

Chapter 4 Data Strategy Versus Information Technology Planning
Sandra Kinney and Jason Lee Wang

Part II IMPLEMENTATION

Chapter 5 Leveraging Existing Information from Department Plans
Erin J. Holmes

Chapter 6 Self-Appraisal of A Data Strategy
Leah Ewing Ross, Jason R. Lewis, Stephan C. Cooley

Chapter 7 Anticipating Challenges and Offering Possible Solutions
Shannon LaCount and Michael J. Weisman

Part III PERSPECTIVES

Chapter 8 Presidents’ and Provosts’ Perspectives
Ivan L. Harrell II

Chapter 9 Faculty Perspectives
Michael S. Harris, Molly K. Ellis, Kim Nelson Pryor

Chapter 10 Student Affairs Leaders’ Perspectives
Sheri Jones

Chapter 11 Institutional Researchers’ Perspectives
Erez Lenchner

Chapter 12 Information Technology Analysts’ Perspectives
Derek MacPherson

Contributor Biographies

Index

Editorial Reviews

"Data Strategy in Colleges and Universities makes a compelling case for the importance of thinking about how to integrate data with planning efforts at postsecondary institutions. Readers will enjoy the mix of theoretical concepts and practical advice for how to achieve this goal. Of particular value are the chapters that discuss the topic from the perspective of administrators, faculty, institutional researchers, and IT professionals. The book should be a must-read for any institution that struggles with how to produce the information needed for effective strategic planning."
—Robert K. Toutkoushian, Professor, Institute of Higher Education; Editor, Research in Higher Education, University of Georgia, USA

"Kristina and her co-authors provided unique insights and practical recommendations into a modern problem. I wish every higher education leader in this country would read this book and establish a data strategy before investing more institutional resources into data analytics."
—P. Daniel Chen, Associate Professor, George Mason University, USA

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