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Big data, used properly, can drive student success

May 3, 2019 by Rodney L. Parks, Ph.D.

an illustrated concept of big data being funneled into usable charts

When big data produces new insights, the results can be stunning. Uncovering new growth opportunities, finding answers to long-asked organizational questions, and using IT resources more effectively are…

How our university improved student retention by 5 percent

January 4, 2019 by Steven Mauro, Ph.D.

As a student, choosing a college is a significant decision that has a lifelong impact, personally and professionally. Many factors come into play: the campus experience, available academic…

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How big data is driving innovation at Elon University

December 4, 2018 by Rodney L. Parks, Ph.D.

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5 ways data humanizes the student experience

March 30, 2018 by Laura Ascione, Managing Editor, Content Services, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

University leaders know data is critical to their success, and many institutions are leveraging data to humanize the student experience and improve student outcomes. During SXSWEdu, Scott Pulsipher,…

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Big data–you’ve got it, now what?

March 27, 2018 by Brian Apperson

The adoption of big data in higher education has been relatively slow due, in part, to privacy concerns. The sheer volume of information can also be overwhelming. Institutions…

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Partnership gives students and career coaches data on career skills needed

November 16, 2017 by ECampus News Staff

InsideTrack, a provider of student success coaching for enrollment, retention, and career development recently announced a partnership with labor market analytics company Emsi to integrate career assessments and…

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Batman’s new gig: Data science superhero?

November 2, 2017 by Laura Ascione, Managing Editor, Content Services, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

High demand for data scientists makes them real-life superheroes among employers--but which fictional superhero would make a great data scientist? Batman would make a great data scientist, according…

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Is this the new class every freshman should take?

August 23, 2017August 1, 2017 by Dimitris Bertsimas

Whether a recent graduate plans to study 18th Century English literature in college or jump right into the workforce in any number of jobs, I have a one-word…

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There are much better ways to measure student engagement—here’s how

August 23, 2017July 18, 2017 by Jared Stein

The software that visualizes data trends and helps organizations make informed, key decisions has significantly evolved in recent years. Higher education institutions are finding innovative ways to leverage…

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How universities can use big data to land grads careers

August 23, 2017June 8, 2017 by Rob Sparks

While every guest speaker will laud these graduates’ academic accomplishments, many will also speak of the world that’s waiting for them once they step off of that stage,…

Big data, used properly, can drive student success

How our university improved student retention by 5 percent

How big data is driving innovation at Elon University

5 ways data humanizes the student experience

Big data–you’ve got it, now what?

Partnership gives students and career coaches data on career skills needed

Batman’s new gig: Data science superhero?

Is this the new class every freshman should take?

Non-Traditional Students and Their Impact on Higher Education

Illustration, Comic & Animation App Clip Studio Paint Named Best for Large Screens by Google Play

Oklahoma Christian University Coach David Lynn Wins LG Life’s Good Coaches Award for Dedication to Student-Athlete Mental Health

Harvard Recognizes Innovators in Early Education

University of Missouri–St. Louis Partners with Ziplines Education To Drive Workforce Development with Tech-Adjacent Skills Training

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