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Big data can help improve education system

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:45:27 +0100

There are many examples of big data�s ability to have a positive impact on education. Here are just a couple.

Is your data showing you the real picture?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:26:32 +0100

Data users all rely on having accurate information that creates a clear picture from which they can make actionable decisions.

Universities looking to data for their recruiting strategies

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:42:22 +0100

Organizations are turning to big data so they can use hard facts to advise their decisions rather than relying on the insights of individuals who might have personal stakes in important matters.

Connecticut community colleges need good data quality to attract and retain students

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:21:30 +0000

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities' Board of Regents for Higher Education announced that it hired a renowned education consulting firm, called Maguire Associates, to harvest and analyze data about its student population so it can combat trends that are impacting student recruitment and retention.

IT can transform higher education

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:30:49 +0000

Higher education, similar to virtually every other industry, has a unique and sophisticated IT landscape that decision-makers need to deal with if organizations are to succeed.

Education data quality in focus

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:02:33 +0000

Educational institutions have reserves of facts and figures that could assist with decisions going forward.

Big data demands creating greater push for higher education IT programs

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:10:53 +0100

They are snapping up solutions and investing heavily in data quality tools that can put insightful answers in their hands at just the right moment, so they no longer need to rely on hunches for important decision making.

Data management now important in education

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:32:17 +0100

Educators can gain notable benefits by basing processes on data rather than pure intuition.

Big data offers in-depth insight into back-to-school trends

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:20:02 +0100

Big data is becoming a big deal for most companies. If they haven't already deployed big data strategies, they likely have them in the pipeline so they don't get left behind competitors.

Schools using data to measure success, improve outcomes

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:25:48 +0100

Global Toronto recently released data about the success of schools in Ontario based on standardized tests scores in the province.

Strong progress made on state education databases

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:24:36 +0000

Ensuring data quality must be the next step for the student information databases compiled by US states.

Inaccurate contact data troubles in higher education

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:11:41 +0000

Inaccurate contact data is a major problem for colleges and universities, according to a new report.

Lansing school board considers outsourced financial services

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:48:45 +0100

The Lansing school board is considering outsourcing its financial services.

OK claims data quality failures have affected test scores

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:06:54 +0100

Data quality failures have led to school in Oklahoma receiving unreliable test scores, it has been suggested.

Education marketers constantly 'in demand'

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:49:53 +0100

Marketing professionals working within the US education sector are increasingly finding that they are required to promote their messages all-year round.

New York education authorities not utilizing data

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:11:34 +0000

Education authorities in New York are collecting all of the data that they need to meet federal guidelines, a new report has claimed.

Community colleges getting 'help with data collection and analysis'

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:37:31 +0000

A number of community colleges across the US have signed up to be part of a new initiative aimed at boosting the quality and global competitiveness of associate degree students.

Community colleges urged to improve data collection

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:56:42 +0000

A new report has urged community colleges to collect data pertaining to their students in order to better their service.

Community college enrolment 'on the rise'

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:50:54 +0000

Enrolment in community colleges in Oregon is expected to reach a record level when final numbers are tallied in November, it has been announced.

Alumni relations 'critical' to fundraising goals

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:07:45 +0100

The Student Foundation is hoping to raise funds to support school scholarship initiatives through its alumni relations committee, the Lariat Online has reported.

Direct mail helps boost student enrolment figures

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:29:11 +0100

Universities in the US are turning to direct mail techniques in an attempt to boost student numbers.

IT spending in the education industry to grow 2.5% in 2010

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:46:30 +0100

Universities look to improve efficiency

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:16:40 +0100

A growing number of higher education institutions are taking a "more enterprise approach" to software implementation, it has been claimed.

CRM upgrades 'will help improve efficiency'

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:31:59 +0100

Educational institutions looking to transform outdated admissions, finance and student service processes may want to consider changing their CRM systems.

Colleges and universities embrace data-gathering solutions

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:03:55 +0100

An increasing number of colleges and universities are looking to gather and utilize data to improve their performance, it has been suggested.