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03 Jan Utilizing Project Management in Institutional Research

Posted at 18:48h in IR by jweber

While many Institutional Research tasks are operational aspects of ongoing initiatives, many activities may produce outputs that are more temporary or ad hoc in nature. Much of the work in my current Institutional Research Special Projects role would fit this description. I have had the...

28 Nov Applying Strategic Change Management (SCM) within Institutional Research

Posted at 19:35h in IR by jweber

We live in an ever-changing world, not only within higher education but throughout all aspects of life. Institutional Research practitioners help institutions adjust to and monitor changing landscapes. I am a strong believer in expanding capacity through professional development opportunities. This post shares some insights...

16 Jun The IR Journey into BA: Applications of Business Analysis within Institutional Research

Posted at 18:15h in IR by jweber

Institutional Research practitioners perform a wide range of responsibilities within their respective organizations. Professional development opportunities are crucial for building skill capacity and remaining abreast of a rapidly changing higher education landscape. I would like to share some insights from a recent professional development opportunity...

20 Jan Has COVID-19 affected the rate of enrollment of North Dakota high school graduates into college?

Posted at 18:16h in IR by jweber

Last spring as the pandemic took hold, schools across the country moved from in-person to a remote delivery mode. And while the transition to remote delivery was fraught with hiccups - which in all honesty were not surprising - in the end the pivot happened,...

19 Aug NDUS-IR Supports High-Quality Survey Designs & Analyses

Posted at 15:32h in IR by jweber

The NDUS-IR team takes pride in assisting our collaborators in the creation and analysis of high-quality surveys. To provide the highest quality assistance, we ask our collaborators to involve us in the development of any survey where our assistance with analysis will be requested. We...

15 Jul Reflections on Distance Learning in North Dakota’s Public K-12 Schools Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted at 20:06h in IR by jweber

North Dakota’s 175 K-12 public school districts educating more than 115,000 students were closed by Executive Order 2020-04 on March 15 due to the spread of COVID-19. Educators were tasked with creating distance learning plans pursuant to further guidance issued March 22 in Executive Order...

26 Jun Special Education Performance Dashboard Showcases Continued NDUS IR Collaboration

Posted at 16:16h in IR by jweber

The second annual Special Education Performance Dashboard released in May 2020 on Insights showcases continued interagency collaboration between the North Dakota University System Institutional Research (IR) Office, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), and North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT). The U.S. Department of Education’s Office...

29 May Employment Opportunities for Completers of a Higher Education Program

Posted at 14:41h in IR by jweber

Core Technology Services (CTS) provides secure information management and technology services to North Dakota University System students, faculty, staff, and state residents. As an employee, CTS allocates approximately half of my time to Bismarck State College (BSC) as part of a shared services contract. I...

08 Apr ND Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program Evaluated by NDUS-IR

Posted at 18:45h in IR by jweber

As I’ve written before, teacher shortages and turnover remain persistent challenges in North Dakota. One program that has aimed to address these challenges is the Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness (TSLF) Program. Teachers with education debt could have $4,500-$6,500 forgiven via a series of payments to...

20 Mar Finding Perspective During COVID

Posted at 19:46h in IR by jweber

It’s a weird world right now. Like many in the U.S., I write this as I work from a basement bedroom in my house that was recently converted to a home office. Like many around the world, my interactions with others are by phone calls,...

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