Applying Data Science to Business Decisions at Tarleton State University
The Problem
In 2021-2022, Tarleton State University initiated a strategic effort to improve its benchmarking capabilities by establishing an IPEDS Data Evaluation Task Force. The task force utilized a combination of national data and a longitudinal study to create a comprehensive and data-informed benchmarking framework. Tarleton customized the IPEDS Peer Benchmarking Dashboards tool to focus solely on the institution and its selected peer and aspirant groups.
The Results
Results
- Through collaboration with NACUBO, Tarleton adopted and customized the IPEDS Peer Benchmarking Dashboards, expanding its Power BI capabilities to include tailored visualizations focused on key variables related to student success.
- The adoption of the customized Power BI dashboards has facilitated enhanced data literacy, supported data storytelling, and promoted data-informed decision-making across the university.
“The IPEDS dashboards provide Tarleton with standardized data that enables our leadership to visually compare Tarleton to our peers and aspirants. Tarleton is rapidly growing. Therefore, it is very helpful to compare staffing and expense data for different enrollment levels.”
Jo Ann KernDirector, Office of Transformation Realization
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