Do Data Dashboards Truly Illuminate?
In 2010, when I first entered the institutional-research field, the most common request from academic departments was a simple, almost humble “I need data.” A decade later, that request had…
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Students Want More Grad-School Outcomes Transparency
Graduate school is often considered a helpful step in furthering one’s career. Students pursue graduate degrees with the hopes of better job opportunities, promotions, and financial returns on their investment.…
Let’s End the Deception About the Cost of College
Here’s a startling fact about higher education—nearly all colleges and universities list their prices deceptively. They post a high tuition figure, but very few of their customers (students, or as…
The Right College: Students Using Data to Find Their Best Match
Which college a student chooses to attend is a major decision that can affect the rest of their life. What students want to study, what they can afford to pay,…