Enthusiastic about strategic planning, practitioners often infuse their language with buzzwords to describe their planning efforts. We use words like “roadmap” to describe action plans, and “charting success” to talk […]
Researching and choosing a prospective college to attend can be exciting, and potentially, a little overwhelming. Parents and students may start their research like so many other things, with a […]
Who says strategic planning can’t be exciting?! Washington State University has come a long way, experiencing growth and maturity with strategic planning over the last several years. Following are a […]
With over 37 years of service to Washington State University, Fran Hermanson, Executive Director of Institutional Research, will retire effective August 1, 2023. “Fran’s decades of experience and expertise have […]
Why strategic plans fail Most, if not all, higher education institutions have a strategic plan. They are a crucial component of any organization’s success, yet they are often criticized for […]
By leveraging data analytics tools, higher education institutions can gain insights into a wide range of areas, such as student performance, enrollment trends, faculty productivity, and research impact. In today’s […]