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Practical Steps to Start a Broad-based Discussion of Opportunity Gaps

Learn to transform student success dashboards into catalysts for equity-focused discussions. This webinar introduces active meeting techniques to engage stakeholders, formulate DEI questions, and drive meaningful institutional change. Ideal for all experience levels.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

IPEDS Data Tools

Explore IPEDS tools hands-on and learn how to select and use the right resource for answering institutional research questions.

Intermediate • Live Online Workshop • Half Day

Leading with Action: Beyond the Data

Strengthen your leadership potential by developing human-centered communication, listening, and change management skills essential for data-driven influence.

Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Multi-Day

Foundations of Effective Reporting

Learn how to create impactful data reports through effective storytelling, visualizations, organization, and audience-focused communication strategies.

Beginner • Live Online Workshop • Half-Day

Foundations Bootcamp

Master the core skills of institutional research, from refining questions to designing research, surveys, analysis, and reporting.

Beginner • In-Person Workshop • Multi-Day

A Holistic Approach to Institutional Research​

Strengthen your understanding of IR’s evolving role, core functions, and best practices to support strategic, data-informed institutional decision-making.

Intermediate • Live Online Course • Multi-Week

Leveraging Cloud-based Data Resources to Build a Top-rated Dashboard to Support University COVID-19 Decision-making

Discover how Ohio State University built a top-rated, cloud-based dashboard to manage COVID-19 operations and support campus decision-making.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour

Data Visualization in R

Build polished, reproducible visualizations in R using the grammar of graphics and best practices for impactful data storytelling.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Combining National Datasets for Institutional Use

Learn how to leverage national datasets to create powerful institutional insights and support strategic decision-making.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Accessible Insights: Power BI for Everyone

Learn how to design dashboards in Power BI that are accessible to all users, improving clarity and usability.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Visualizing Change

Explore various visualization techniques for presenting changes over time and learn how to select the best approach based on your data, topic, and audience.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Using Power BI to Construct a Course Trajectory Analysis

Learn how to create a Power BI dashboard that visualizes student course trajectories to support data-informed degree planning, advising, and student success.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Using Data Visualizations to Advocate for Student Success

Learn how to create data visualizations that effectively tell the student success story and drive continuous improvement efforts.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Simplifying the Tableau User Experience Using Sheet Swapping

Enhance your Tableau dashboards by learning how to apply sheet swapping for a cleaner, more user-friendly experience.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Moving From Inspirational Gems to Compelling Stories

Learn how to turn raw data into meaningful stories that engage diverse audiences and drive action.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Data Visualizations for the Human Brain

Learn how to design clearer and more intuitive data visualizations by understanding how the human brain processes visual information.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Data Visualization Forensics: Techniques to Detect and Debunk Data Deceptions Description

Sharpen your data-literacy skills by learning how to detect, decode, and debunk misleading data visualizations.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Analysis to Insights: Creative Ways to Present Survey Findings

Explore innovative strategies for presenting survey data to better support institutional decision-making and engagement.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour

The Data and Analytics Alphabet Soup: Our IR, IE, BI, Planning, and Assessment Colleagues

Explore the distinctions among institutional research, effectiveness, assessment, planning, and business intelligence functions—and learn strategies for stronger collaboration across them.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

The Art and Science of Enrollment Forecasting

Learn how to implement and adapt a practical Excel-based enrollment forecasting model to project student progression and support institutional planning.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Beyond Dashboards: How We Changed the Fabric of Decision Making

Discover how Sheridan College moved beyond traditional dashboards to create an integrated, predictive decision-support system that transformed institutional decision-making.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours