EXPERTISE & INSIGHTS

For higher education institutions, data is everywhere—siloed across your Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), CRM and other sources. Institutional Research (IR) departments are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of ad-hoc reporting requests, spending weeks pulling data just to answer a single question from leadership.  Connecting the

As a VP of Student Affairs, your success is increasingly measured by a single, high-stakes metric: student retention. In an era of shifting demographics and intensifying competition, the pressure to not only enroll but also graduate students has reached a fever pitch. For years, student success initiatives have relied on

A strong sense of belonging is having a major moment in higher education, and for good reason. While the feeling that you belong has always been crucial in personal relationships and work, researchers emphasize that defining and measuring it in educational settings remains elusive.  Understanding how students find their place—especially