This session provides a retrospective on a four-year research effort to evaluate Penn State’s institutional preparedness as it pertains to adopting predictive analytics to support academic advising. This session will discuss the findings from research trials, feedback we received from advisers who piloted the analytic prototype, and lessons learned in the ethical uses of institutional data to support decision-making that impacts student success.
Presenters
Ben Hellar
Mr. Analytics, The Pennsylvania State University
Janet Schulenberg
Associate Director, The Pennsylvania State University
David Smith
Associate Dean for Advising, The Pennsylvania State University
Hannah Williams
Project Manager, The Pennsylvania State University