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Recap, Year Two, IRDS and Ball State

September 28, 2023 by IRDS
In our last post we recapped the year one developments on BSU’s Data Warehouse. As we go forward, we will be able to leverage that warehouse to produce more and better data for the institution. In this post we discuss the developments in year two (ended August 2023); specifically the implementation of the Academic Performance […]
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Recap, Year One, IRDS and Ball State

September 26, 2023 by IRDS
As mentioned in prior posts, Institutional Research and Decision Support (IRDS) has worked diligently over the last 2 years on the implementation of the institution’s Data Warehouse (DWH). Our ongoing partnership with HelioCampus helps us advance those efforts more quickly than we could achieve on our own. In year one of the partnership, we created […]
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Building on the BSU Data Warehouse

May 2, 2023 by Ernest Kwakye
Beginning in 2021 BSU partnered with Heliocampus to build our first institutional Data Warehouse (if you’d like to see the technical details please see our blog post [DWH Technology]. IRDS has developed an analytics plan that we’re executing on. Over time the fruits of that effort will become more and more visible across campus. Below […]
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Welcome Jonathan and Lisa, New Addition to the IRDS Office

May 1, 2023 by Ernest Kwakye
IRDS is happy to introduce Jonathan Voth, the new Research Associate. Originally from Michigan, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and master’s degree in Analytics from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. During his undergraduate program, Jonathan was a member of the cross country team. Jonathan’s interest in institutional research began during his […]
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Tableau Users Group Data Literacy Training

March 15, 2023 by Ernest Kwakye
IRDS is pleased to present you with an ongoing series of Tableau user training videos tailored specifically to the needs of the Tableau group of users. As data becomes increasingly central to decision-making in higher education, it’s important for university staff to have the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the Tableau data platform effectively. […]
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Meet IRDS New Directors

March 2, 2023 by Ernest Kwakye
Meet Alex Kluber. Alex has been with IRDS and Ball State for a little over three years and now has the role of Director of Institutional Research. Background He grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, studying Physics for his bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, then Chemistry for his master’s degree at Rice University. He […]
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Tableau Training – What is Tableau Best Use

March 2, 2023 by Ernest Kwakye
Welcome to another issue of Tableau training! Effective data visualization skills are more crucial than ever in the data-informed world of today. When it comes to creating interactive dashboards and reports, exploring data in real-time, and sharing insights with others, Tableau is a strong data visualization platform that can help. But with so many features and […]
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Tableau Training – Using Tableau Effectively, Views and Subscriptions

February 24, 2023 by Ernest Kwakye
Tableau is a powerful data visualization tool that can help you to turn your data into actionable insights. However, to use Tableau effectively, you need to have a strong understanding of its features and capabilities. In this post, we will explore some key tips and tricks for using Tableau effectively, including how to create compelling […]
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Literature Review – Factors Affecting Student Success

February 23, 2023 by Ernest Kwakye
Literature Review Synthesized from Ernest Kwakye’s Annotated Bibliography by Alison Winiarski Student success in university settings can be conceptualized through student performance, such as a student’s GPA, and retention. The following details variables that have been found to impact both constructs in hopes to understand how data can be used to improve student success. […]
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Data Warehouse Development at Ball State

January 30, 2023 by Ernest Kwakye
“Data-informed decision-making” is becoming an increasingly common maxim in higher education. Indeed, one of higher ed’s most prominent news outlets, The Chronicle of Higher Education, includes a dedicated “Data” section devoted to analysis and commentary on trends. One of the primary challenges in the field of Institutional Research is keeping up with the evolving ways […]
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