December 7-10, 2024
Austin Convention Center | Austin, TX
Does your IR team struggle with limited resources, time-consuming manual data extraction or increasing data requests? Attend this interactive Q&A panel to hear the different journeys of three community colleges that are ditching traditional, labor-intensive data management processes. They’ll recount the pain points of their prior environments, and the relief and benefits brought by improving data accessibility and empowering faculty and staff with actionable insights at their fingertips. This discussion will underscore how these changes have enabled the IR teams to shift their focus from data tasks to strategic, high-value analysis that bolsters institutional growth and student success.
As Texas joins the ranks of states adopting performance-based funding for community colleges, understanding the transition’s impact is crucial for institutional success. North Central Texas College shares their firsthand experience navigating this shift—from the challenges of manual tracking student progression to the benefits of using improved data analytics. Learn how the institution transformed data management to identify and award credentials more efficiently, significantly boosting graduation rates and unlocking millions in funding. This session will explore the strategic importance of helping students progress effectively, and how improving graduation and transfer rates can directly impact institutional revenue.
Are data delays impacting decision-making at your institution? Join us and explore how Western Texas College plans to revolutionize data access, shifting from a restrictive data gatekeeper model to a streamlined, real-time accessibility for every stakeholder. Discover the planned transformative strategies that will assist in breaking down data silos, facilitating timely, precise interventions that may significantly boost student success. We will also discuss how emerging AI technologies could further enhance this data-driven approach. We will share insights on replicating this success, advancing your institution’s data culture, and achieving superior operational and academic outcomes. Join a comprehensive discussion to envision a future where up-to-the-minute data informs every decision across your campus.
How can you unlock student potential through better access to data? Join this session to explore the power of democratized data access in improving student retention, completion rates, and targeted support at College of the Mainland. Learn how COM is using student success data across the institution to track and enhance student compliance with academic plans, reduce unnecessary credits, and identify students eligible for credentials. Additionally, learn how COM utilizes data to tailor recruitment efforts and enhance skills through specialized workshops, and to ensure rigorous compliance with grant-related objectives. Through real-world examples, this presentation will highlight actionable strategies that can be applied at your institution to leverage data for broad-based success and compliance.
Discover how community colleges can revolutionize their marketing strategies using data-driven tools. Johnston Community College will showcase the transformative impact of advanced data analytics on student outreach and engagement. This session will provide a comprehensive look at how enhanced data management, targeted social media campaigns, personalized messaging platforms, and intelligent CRM systems have been implemented to enhance marketing efforts. Attendees will gain actionable insights into targeting prospective students more effectively, personalizing communication, and measuring campaign success through data. This session is designed to inspire and equip educational professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage data for improved marketing outcomes.
