Building Organizational Capacity for Analytics

Published:
Briefs, Case Studies, Papers, Reports
Author(s) and Contributors:
Author(s): Don Norris Linda Baer
Source(s) and Collection(s):
Sources(s): EDUCAUSE Publications
ParentTopics:
Analytics Data Administration and Management Enterprise Information Systems Learner Relationship Management (LRM) Student Information Systems Student Retention Student Success Big Data Learning Analytics Learning Management Systems (LMS) Student Learning Support

Abstract

Optimizing student success is the “killer app” for analytics in higher education. Intelligent investments in optimizing student success garner wide support and have a strong, justifiable return on investment (ROI). Moreover, improving performance, productivity, and institutional effectiveness are the new gold standards for institutional leadership in the 21st century. Enhanced analytics is critical to both optimizing student success and achieving institutional effectiveness.

This report provides information about how leading institutions in higher education and vendors are building capacity in analytics to improve student success.

Download Resources