{"id":534,"date":"2026-04-01T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/irds\/?p=534"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:00:09","slug":"now-available-irds-magazine-volume-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/irds\/2026\/04\/01\/now-available-irds-magazine-volume-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Available: IRDS Magazine, Volume 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re proud to share that IRDS Magazine, Volume 2<\/em> is now live.<\/p>\n

Produced by the Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support<\/span><\/span><\/a>, the magazine continues our commitment to highlighting the data-informed work shaping decisions across Ball State University<\/span><\/span><\/a>. At its heart, IRDS Magazine showcases the analysis and analytics that supports thoughtful planning, strengthens institutional effectiveness, and advances student success in practical, meaningful ways.<\/p>\n

This second volume features Year 3 & 4 highlights, research spotlights, campus collaborations, and stories that bring data to life. You\u2019ll see how analysis and partnership come together to inform strategy, guide action, and create measurable impact across campus. It\u2019s written for faculty, staff, and administrators who want an accessible look at how data supports progress.<\/p>\n

You can explore IRDS Magazine, <\/em>Volume 2 here:\u00a0IRDS Magazine- Vol 2<\/a><\/p>\n

As you explore Volume 2, we also encourage you to revisit Volume 1 for valuable context on our early progress and key initiatives. In the inaugural issue, we introduced our data governance strategy, the development of the Data Warehouse, and tools like the Student Lifecycle dashboard that provide real-time insights into enrollment and retention. We also highlighted the launch of the Data Rating System and early predictive modeling efforts to support student success, setting the foundation for the work you\u2019ll see continue and evolve in this volume. You can view IRDS Magazine Volume 1 here: Introducing the IRDS E-Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

Lastly, Happy One Ball State Day!!<\/p>\n

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