There’s a wealth of data available to help academic leaders lead their units, but making sense of it can be overwhelming. Institutional research staff can help leaders ask the right questions and get at the most relevant data for a particular issue. In an interview with Academic Leader, Ricky Tompkins, assistant vice president for research and planning at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, offered his insights on how to work with institutional research staff to use data effectively to make decisions.
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
Heidi Hillman
November 4, 2024
