Building Data Strategies for Equity and Excellence at North Park University
The Problem
North Park University has grappled with notable disparities in student retention and graduation rates, particularly among students of color. Recognizing the urgency of this issue, senior leaders acknowledged that the institution faced a formidable challenge due to the absence of clear and comprehensive data. This gap underscored the critical need for establishing a unified data infrastructure coupled with sophisticated analytics. In response to these findings, the university formally established a new Data Governance Council and opted to collaborate with Trivium BI to collect and analyze crucial data.
The Results
Results
- Utilized insights gained from toolkits to strengthen data infrastructure, laying a solid foundation for data-informed decision-making.
- Successfully established a cross-functional Data Governance Council to formulate and implement policies related to data governance and management.
- Enhanced data analytics capabilities through a partnership with Trivium BI.
“We had a lot of anecdotal stories about this student or that student. But there wasn't a lot of data that we had that would point us in the direction of why students weren't retaining. Is it a financial issue? Is it a preparedness issue?”
Scott StenmarkVice President for Finance and Administration/CFO
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