Data & Technology

The most effective student success efforts are evidence-based.

Developing and sustaining transformation that leads to improved student outcomes requires thorough analyses of data to identify priorities, assess effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement. Achieving the Dream works with colleges to cultivate a culture of evidence and inquiry, helping institutions align people, processes, systems, and technology around common goals and objectives.

What You Will Receive

An Achieving the Dream Data and Technology Assessment helps align data and technology infrastructure, processes, and systems to advance student success.

This assessment by two subject matter experts includes:

• Review of data used to support student success
• Inventory of technology infrastructure that supports collection and dissemination of student success data
• Discussions with faculty, staff, and administrators to understand current processes, systems, and use of data throughout the institution
• Identification of unmet data needs
• Benchmarking against high-impact practices in the higher education field
• Identification of opportunities for professional development
• Report and discussion of key findings and recommendations