Predictive Analytics in Higher Education: Five Guiding Practices for Ethical Use

Abstract

Using data ethically is complex, and no magic formula exists. This ethical framework is meant to start conversations on campus. This framework aims to lay out some important questions to consider as administrators formulate how to use predictive analytics ethically. Examining the ethical use of data is an iterative process; colleges will continue to use student and institutional data in new and innovative ways and will therefore have to occasionally reassess whether their ethical standards address current data practices.

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