Higher education is in the midst of a remarkable period of scrutiny and change. Increased calls for accountability, the college completion agenda, and the classic debate between the liberal arts and workplace orientations have created an environment of great uncertainty. Data analytics may help higher education institutions address and meet these challenges; however, operationalizing and integrating data analytics and related technologies into the institution can be difficult.

The Indispensable Role of Faculty in Higher Education
If a university were a quilt, the faculty would be the threads holding the fabric together. But despite their essential role, faculty often find themselves undervalued and underappreciated. This article