Data Strategy in Colleges and Universities

<p>This valuable resource helps institutional leaders understand and implement a data strategy at their college or university that maximizes benefits to all creators and users of data. Exploring key considerations necessary for coordination of fragmented resources and the development of an effective, cohesive data strategy, this book brings together professionals from different higher education experiences and perspectives, including academic, administration, institutional research, information technology, and student affairs. Focusing on critical elements of data strategy and governance, each chapter in <i>Data Strategy in Colleges and Universities</i> helps higher education leaders address a frustrating problem with much-needed solutions for fostering a collaborative, data-driven strategy.</p> <p><em>List of Figures </em></p><p><em>List of Tables </em></p><p><em>Preface </em></p><p><em>Acknowledgments</em> </p><p>Part I STRUCTURE</p><p>Chapter 1<b> </b>The<b> </b>Value of Creating a Data Strategy <br><i>Kristina Powers and Steven A. Weiner</i></p><p>Chapter 2<b> </b>Key Elements of a Data Strategy <br><i>Braden J. Hosch</i></p><p>Chapter 3<b> </b>Using Concepts from Strategic Planning <br><i>Angela E. Henderson and Resche D. Hines</i></p><p>Chapter 4<b> </b>Data Strategy Versus Information Technology Planning <br><i>Sandra Kinney and Jason Lee Wang</i></p><p>Part II IMPLEMENTATION</p><p>Chapter 5<b> </b>Leveraging Existing Information from Department Plans <br><i>Erin J. Holmes</i></p><p>Chapter 6<b> </b>Self-Appraisal of A Data Strategy<br><i>Leah Ewing Ross, Jason R. Lewis, Stephan C. Cooley</i></p><p>Chapter 7<b> </b>Anticipating Challenges and Offering Possible Solutions <br><i>Shannon LaCount and Michael J. Weisman</i></p><p>Part III PERSPECTIVES</p><p>Chapter 8<b> </b>Presidents’ and Provosts’ Perspectives<br><i>Ivan L. Harrell II</i></p><p>Chapter 9<b> </b>Faculty Perspectives<br><i>Michael S. Harris, Molly K. Ellis, Kim Nelson Pryor</i></p><p>Chapter 10<b> </b>Student Affairs Leaders’ Perspectives <br><i>Sheri Jones</i></p><p>Chapter 11<b> </b>Institutional Researchers’ Perspectives <br><i>Erez Lenchner</i></p><p>Chapter 12<b> </b>Information Technology Analysts’ Perspectives<br><i>Derek MacPherson</i></p><p>Contributor Biographies</p><p>Index</p>