PDP: Demographic Profile of First-Year Students
This tutorial introduces participants to the Enrollment dashboard within the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) platform, with a focus on identifying and analyzing the demographic profiles of first-year students, including first-time and transfer-in students. Users will learn how to apply key filters and dimensions—such as gender, race/ethnicity, and enrollment status—to gain insights into the composition of their student body. The course demonstrates how to interpret enrollment trends and identify important context for institutional decision-making, access initiatives, and student support strategies.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the functionality of the Enrollment dashboard for analyzing student demographics.
- Apply dimensions such as gender and race/ethnicity to disaggregate first-year student data.
- Filter out "unknown" categories to refine demographic analysis.
- Identify key trends and enrollment patterns across cohort years.
- Use findings to inform institutional strategies that promote access, inclusion, and support.