Learn how to recognize and communicate data points and patterns to advance your student retention strategies.
Overview
Data can be a powerful tool for understanding attrition and creating student success programs. Student affairs and enrollment professionals often yearn for access to data, but when they do have access, they may struggle with distilling the data they acquire, using that data effectively, and working with others to ask the right questions.
This virtual workshop is strongly recommended to those Developing a Comprehensive Retention Plan attendees outside of Institutional Research who would like to learn how to:
- Recognize data points that can be used to measure factors associated with retention.
- Examine patterns in retention data.
- Create research questions that better communicate your data needs and program outcomes with institutional partners, leadership, and other stakeholders.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for professionals outside of Institutional Research who want to learn how to recognize data points and patterns, and to communicate effectively with institutional stakeholders in order to advance their student retention strategies.
Attendance is especially encouraged for those who attended our virtual conference, Developing a Comprehensive Retention Plan, but will be beneficial to anyone seeking more of a deep dive into the data around retention.
Recording available 10 business days after the live training.
The Academic Impressions Online Learning Experience
Intentionally Designed
Online Learning
Our virtual trainings go far beyond just replicating PowerPoint presentations online: these experiences are intentionally designed to give you the kind of robust and dynamic learning experience you’ve come to expect from Academic Impressions. These trainings provide you with an active learning environment and an online space where you can explore ideas, get inspired by what your peers are doing, and understand the range of possibilities around a certain topic. You will leave these sessions with practical solutions that you can take back to your team or task force.
What you will get:
- A dynamic, interactive, and high-touch virtual learning experience designed to engage and set you up for growth
- Seamless online face-time, networking, group work, and Q&A opportunities from the comfort of your own workspace
- Practical takeaways and hands-on knowledge
- Guidance from vetted subject matter experts
- Unlimited access to all recorded online sessions
AGENDA
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
During this interactive virtual workshop, our expert speakers will work with you to help you build your data skills and advance retention efforts. You will explore how to:
- Recognize data points that can be used to measure factors associated with retention.
- Examine patterns in retention data.
- Create research questions that better communicate your data needs and program outcomes with institutional partners, leadership, and other stakeholders.
SPEAKERS
Bernadette Jungblut
Professor of Political Science, Central Washington University
Bernadette’s 20 years in higher education have included responsibility for strategic planning, regional and specialized accreditation, and academic program development and assessment. She has also created and coordinated student success initiatives including new student orientation, the first-year experience, early alert and academic probation programming, and programs for freshmen who are conditionally admitted, exploratory, first in the family in college, lower income, and students of color.
Margot Saltonstall
Vice President of Student Affairs, Northern Arizona University
Dr. Margot Saltonstall serves as the Vice President of Student Affairs at Northern Arizona University, overseeing the Dean of Students and her portfolio as well as the four AVP portfolio areas of Campus Health and Recreation Services; Campus Living; Academic Partnerships and Success; and Inclusive Programming and Mentoring.