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The Next Big Thing for IR: The Data Lake
Dear Sonia: My IR director wants us to create a data management system that can house a data lake. What is a data lake and how can we accomplish this? For institutional research and chief data officers (CDOs), one of th...Read Moreabout: The Next Big Thing for IR: The Data Lake -
Storytelling Supports Data-Informed Decision Making
Dear Felice: How can I become an ‘information activist’ or ‘storyteller’ in support of my institution’s move to increase data-informed decision making? I am so glad you are seeing an increas...Read Moreabout: Storytelling Supports Data-Informed Decision Making -
From Data Providers to Data Storytellers
Dear Erin: With the changing role of IR, how do we as IR professionals move from data providers to data storytellers? I think the thing to keep in mind is that the role of IR is not necessarily changing, but rather it&rs...Read Moreabout: From Data Providers to Data Storytellers -
IR's Role in Expanding Data Culture on Campus
Dear Suzanne: What is IR's role in expanding the data culture on campus in regard to engaging campus users and supporting a culture of data inquiry, while building the sustainability and capacity of IR? Data analytics ar...Read Moreabout: IR's Role in Expanding Data Culture on Campus -
Running Effective Meetings, Avoiding Pitfalls
Dear Mary Ann: I have been asked to run weekly meetings with other units on how we’re using data and analytics to improve student programs. How can I run effective meetings with various stakeholders in the room, s...Read Moreabout: Running Effective Meetings, Avoiding Pitfalls
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