Using Student Data Responsibly

Colleges nationwide are increasingly looking to harness data — especially on their students — to make strategic and cost-effective decisions.

View email in your browser. CHRONICLE ISSUE BRIEF Using Student Data Responsibly Colleges nationwide are increasingly looking to harness data — especially on their students — to make strategic and cost-effective decisions. Using predictive analytics in advising, or data on students’ needs, for example, can raise retention and graduation rates, close equity gaps, and bring in revenue. But student data collected or used unwisely can do more harm than good. Now more than ever, colleges must weigh their ability to know about their students against potential ethical missteps and privacy risks. And they must figure out which data are useful in the first place. Using Student Data Responsibly provides instruction and guidance on how to make full use of the data you have while avoiding risks and not breaking the bank. Purchase this issue brief to learn: Learn how to collect data responsibly and what infrastructure you’ll need. Find out how best to communicate with students about data collection. Build a campus culture that recognizes the benefits of data-informed decision-making. Understand how to avoid bias when analyzing data, and the ways in which data can be misleading. Identify existing resources you can use to ensure the financial sustainability of your efforts. Order Today The Chronicle | 1255 Twenty-Third St., N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20037 Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe or update your email preferences here