Leading by Gut or by Data: The Data-Driven State of Higher Ed Decision Making
As many industries work to incorporate data and analytics into their organizational processes, education providers are also tasked with adopting a more thoroughly informed management approach. Undoubtedly, a data-driven mindset should penetrate all levels of higher education decision making, from program development to student retention and graduation. This research report, written for Helix Education in collaboration with UPCEA, outlines the landscape of decision making among higher education providers and assessed the role of data in management and leadership.