Institutional Research Projects
Examples of how I help colleges and universities use data to support equity, planning, and continuous improvement
If you're interested in seeing examples of institutional research deliverables (like student success dashboards, equity-focused KPIs, accreditation-ready survey tools, or strategic planning briefs), please feel free to reach out. I'm happy to share additional samples that speak to specific needs or contexts
Faculty Onboarding & Retention Dashboard
Client:
Midsize university
Scope:
Higher ed strategy
Summary:
Designed and implemented a faculty onboarding survey and retention tracking dashboard using Qualtrics and Excel. Collaborated with HR and academic leadership to align key metrics with institutional goals. Insights from the dashboard directly informed changes to onboarding protocols and contributed to a 20% increase in year-one faculty retention.
Campus Climate Survey & Strategic Action Planning
Client:
Regional public university
Scope:
Equity assessment
Summary:
Led the design and implementation of a campus-wide climate survey with a focus on inclusion, belonging, and psychological safety. Analyzed subgroup trends and facilitated strategic planning sessions with senior leadership and DEI offices. Findings informed the university’s 3-year equity action plan.
Predictive Modeling for Student Persistence
Client:
Midwestern university
Scope:
Predictive analytics
Summary:
Developed predictive models using logistic regression and random forest techniques to identify first-year students at risk of attrition. Integrated results into academic advising dashboards. Pilot use of the tool correlated with a 12% improvement in term-to-term persistence for the targeted group.
Academic Program Review Metrics Redesign
Client:
Private liberal arts college
Scope:
Program assessment
Summary:
Redesigned program review data templates and metrics to align more closely with learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and institutional strategy. Developed Tableau dashboards for department chairs to track enrollment, retention, and graduation trends. Resulted in improved cross-departmental planning and more consistent review practices.
Data Strategy for Accreditation Self-Study
Client:
Faith-based private university
Scope:
Accreditation support
Summary:
Provided strategic data infrastructure for a comprehensive regional accreditation self-study. Coordinated internal reporting schedules, built summary reports from distributed systems, and helped author key sections of the institutional effectiveness narrative. All components were accepted with commendation from the accrediting body.
Faculty & Staff Engagement Survey Redesign
Client:
Health services university
Scope:
Organizational strategy, effectiveness
Summary:
Revamped an annual employee engagement survey using psychometric techniques to increase construct validity and actionability. Incorporated new domains related to psychological safety and cross-functional collaboration. Used results to support leadership development and organizational change initiatives.