Forward: Analytics Red Queen Moving Eden Dahlstrom, Director of Research Maturing the November 5, 2015 Practices

‘A slow sort of country!’ said the Queen. ‘Now, HERE, you see, it takes all the running YOU can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!’ --Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass “ ”

@DataDeeva

… 2039

defining analytics.

Analytics is not… …just theoretical insights

Analytics is not… …just dashboards

Analytics is not… …just reports

Analytics for higher ed: “The use of data, statistical analytics, and predictive models to act on complex issues intended to improve services, business practices, or student outcomes.” Not just theoretical insights!! Not just reporting!! Not just a dashboard!! Actionable intelligence!!

Drivers for analytics – all industries  Data availability  Easy access to sophisticated and cost-effective tech to store and analyze data  New and improved predictive analytics technologies and apps  Need for replacing/supporting human decision making w/automated algorithms

landscape. priorities. investments. motivations.

Analytics priority

LEARNING ANALYTICS INSTITUTIONAL ANALYTICS Which is a higher priority?

Analytics priority

Analytics investments

Motivation to invest

Commitment precedes… …investment

talent. leadership. expertise.

YESNO Does your institution have a dedicated analytics leader?

Contextualizing roles

Responsibilities for analytics services

%in-place > %needed #HelpWanted (according to IT peeps)

talk data to me. collection. use. challenges.

Data collection and use !

Modes of data use by functional area !

Top items for current or planned use of data for analytics

Concerns about analytics Affordability Data Culture Vendor

YESNO Does your institution have a formalized data governance plan/process?

Data governance framework

The R.A.C.I matrix for data gov

ethics. unintended consequences. privacy.

Student interest in analytics- powered personalized matriculation facilitators

Helpful “big mother” Creepy “big brother” Students think some of these are really good ideas

There is no equity in nature Sometimes failure is an important step to success Where does our responsibility end, and student responsibility begin?

analytics maturity. the index. your index.

tinyurl.com/lywa543

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publications/research/benchmarking-reports- new-service-beta

AreaMaturity IndexDeployment Index Analytics ✓✓ Culture of innovation ✓ Not applicable E-learning ✓✓ Information security ✓✓ IT governance ✓ Not applicable Research computing ✓✓ Risk management ✓ Not applicable Student success technologies ✓✓ A 2016 collaboration between ECAR and CDS

1) Build reports with customized peer groups on demand

2) Benchmark maturity and technology deployment

3) Receive recommendations for improvement

concluding musings. IR’s top 10.

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… You have been doing analytics or analytics-like activities for years – it just wasn’t called that #10

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… Promises of business optimization are driving investment in analytics infrastructure (people, tech, tools) #9

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… As a primary consumer of data, you know the data (both potential and faults) #8

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… You know how to ask answerable, data-driven questions #7

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… The culture of inquiry is finally becoming part of the institution -- you have been trying to get people to use data to inform decisions for years #6

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… You have many of the mad stats skills needed in an analytics-valued world #5

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… You understand the importance of, and are getting better and better at, telling a story with data #4

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… The tech tools needed for dashboarding and DIY interfaces are more affordable and powerful than ever before #3

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… More usable data will lead to automation of recursive processes and lessen the burden on compliance and accountability reporting #2

IR will thrive in an analytics- valued world because… You know that data can’t supplant common sense – analytics should support the conversation not replace the conversation #1

Thank you!