Data-informed policing solves marijuana mystery at Utah State
Police at Utah State University’s police department used data analyses to find the source of a marijuana smell that had riled the community.
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New Carnegie Mellon cert readies students for data analytics in government
Carnegie Mellon University developed a new data analytics certification program designed for those working in all levels of government.
U. Central Florida hires student success VP to boost analytics efforts
The University of Central Florida's new VP for student success is tasked with using data analytics to improve retention and graduation rates.
Educational equity dashboard in the works at Dept. of Education
The department released plans to create a dashboard showing measures of educational equity, including academic supports and early childhood education.
Data & Analytics — A StateScoop & EdScoop Special Report
Data and analytics are growing in influence in the public sector as more organizations seek concrete answers to their most difficult policy questions.
After two years of COVID-19, data guides university mental-health support
Data is playing a key role in how colleges and universities understand the challenges their students are facing — and how institutions can help.
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Tutoring scheduler Penji releases analytics features for higher ed administrators
Tutoring scheduler Penji released new data analytics features targeting decision-makers seeking information on student support services.
Deloitte boosts higher ed data business with Entigence acquisition
Deloitte executives said Entigence's technology can help universities improve their use of data analytics, enabling quicker, more-informed decisions.
Predictive analytics are only as useful as the university culture around them
Data analytics are a key tool for higher education institutions seeking to bolster student success, but don't expect a silver bullet, experts said.
Provosts want more data on tech access, student needs, survey finds
Graduation and retention remain top priorities, but community college provosts said they also want better data on food security, mental health and social mobility.