From Data to Decision: Elevating your Insights Game
In the higher education sector, as with the rest of the world, data that used to be scarce and difficult to collect is now plentiful and easily harvested. To combat regulatory and market pressures, HE institutions collect data on practically every aspect of the student experience.
But, a crucial question remains; how do we harness this data and translate it into actionable insights that drive positive change, innovation and growth?
Following on from the success of our in-person Student Engagement Conference last year, the team at evasys were delighted to host this one-day, online event aimed at exploring the transformative potential of surveys.
Surveys as a catalyst for change
Surveys, when crafted with care and wielded with strategic intent, become far more than mere data-gathering tools. They convert into catalysts, prompting a transformative journey from information to understanding, from understanding to action, and from action to outcomes.
It’s not simply about surveys; it’s about taking control of your data, making informed decisions and driving positive change.
From Data to Decision: Elevating your Insights Game
In the higher education sector, as with the rest of the world, data that used to be scarce and difficult to collect is now plentiful and easily harvested. To combat regulatory and market pressures, HE institutions collect data on practically every aspect of the student experience.
But, a crucial question remains; how do we harness this data and translate it into actionable insights that drive positive change, innovation and growth?
Following on from the success of our in-person Student Engagement Conference last year, the team at evasys are delighted to invite you to this one-day, online event aimed at exploring the transformative potential of surveys.
Surveys as a catalyst for change
Surveys, when crafted with care and wielded with strategic intent, become far more than mere data-gathering tools. They convert into catalysts, prompting a transformative journey from information to understanding, from understanding to action, and from action to outcomes.
It’s not simply about surveys; it’s about taking control of your data, making informed decisions and driving positive change.
Who attended the event?
The data and insights online event was specifically aimed at higher education leaders and managers who were looking for ways to enhance data-driven decision making and enhancements in their institution.
The objectives for the event included:
Speakers, presenters and panellists
Opening Keynote:
Aaron Porter
Associate, Wonkhe and Higher Education Consultant
Aaron Porter is Director of Partnerships at Wonkhe. Aaron also has a portfolio of advisory and non-executive roles, serves on the council of Goldsmiths University and is chair of BPP University.
Universities are awash in data, from B3 metrics to graduate destinations. Yet, are we truly data-driven? In this keynote, Aaron Porter will explore the gap between data collection and impactful decision-making in higher education.
As a sector, we need move beyond post-mortem measures like NSS to unlock the power of real-time data. Imagine dynamically shaping the student experience, not just measuring it afterwards. The key lies in predictive analytics, but with it comes responsibility. Open discussions about data usage, access, and ethics are crucial. We have a moral imperative to act on the insights we glean.
Data should be a tool for collaboration, not control. Sharing analysis with student unions fosters partnership and empowers informed decision-making. And let’s not forget the financial bottom line. Smart data analysis can pinpoint struggling courses, new opportunities, and potential areas for cost reduction. In an era of tightening budgets, this is a game-changer.
Aaron will explore how to elevate your insights game. Move beyond data collection, unlock its potential, and transform your institution into a truly data-driven force for positive change.
Speakers:
Chair:
Dr Helena Lim
Head of Opportunities, evasys
Helena has worked in higher education for more than twenty five years, including senior roles at Southampton Solent University and the Higher Education Academy, as well as holding Honorary Fellowships with University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University.
With her strong background in institutional research, Helena is the founder of the UK and Ireland Higher Education Institutional Research (HEIR) and was Co-Convenor of the European Association for Institutional Research (EAIR) Special Interest on Institutional Research for Management Decision Support from 2008 to 2015. In her role at evasys, Helena supports higher education institutions in optimising their student feedback systems to enhance the student learning process.