The EduData Podcast

In this episode of the Edu Data Podcast, hosts Timothy and Jamie dive into the latest release from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) - the new Digest State Dashboard.

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June 28, 2024

In this episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Jamie and Timothy dive into a recent study by the Art and Science Group that explores why some high school seniors intending to go to college ultimately decide not to.

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June 21, 2024

About the Episode :In this episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Jamie and Timothy explore a case study on late student departures at a four-year public university in the Midwest.

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June 14, 2024

About the Episode:Timothy and Jamie explore key strategies for effective data use in higher education, drawing from the Quality Information Partners' guidelines. They discuss fostering a responsible data-sharing culture, integrating multiple data sources, and creating accessible data

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June 7, 2024

About the Episode:In this episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Jamie and Timothy discuss a recent study on the return on investment from higher education. They explore how different degree programs, from computer science to humanities, impact lifetime earnings relative to their costs.

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May 31, 2024

About the Episode: Jamie Boggs and Timothy Davis welcome Steven Fischer from Education Dynamics for a deep dive into the complexities of market research in higher education. Steven shares his expertise on research methodologies that help institutions make informed decisions to better meet student

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May 24, 2024

About the Episode: Timothy and Jamie share their key takeaways from the recent HighEdWeb 2024 Analytics & AI Summit. They break down the significant shift from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4, the integration of AI within educational technology, and the challenges of adapting to new privacy regulations. Whether discussing the technical aspects of GA4

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May 17, 2024

About the Episode: In this episode, Jamie and Timothy dive into the fascinating world of decision fatigue and its impact on grading practices in higher education. Drawing from a study conducted at the University of Michigan, which analyzed over 30 million grading records, Jamie and Timothy

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May 10, 2024

About the Episode: In this episode, Jamie and Timothy discuss the importance of data-driven decision-making in higher education. They highlight the need for better data utilization across departments and share insights from surveys and studies on areas requiring improved data usage

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May 3, 2024

About the Episode: In this episode, Timothy and Jamie discuss the significant challenges faced by students and institutions due to delays in the FAFSA portal redesign and aid calculation restructuring. They highlight the National College Attainment Network's dashboard, which visualizes FAFSA

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April 26, 2024

About the Episode: The conversation explores the use of student-facing dashboards that provide data on student performance and behavior compared to their peers. The discussion touches on the potential benefits and concerns of this approach, including the impact on academic

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April 19, 2024

About the Episode: The conversation explores the impact of college sports success on college applications. They discuss the 'Flutie Effect,' which refers to the increase in applications to a school following a successful sports season. They also examine the correlation between March Madness

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April 12, 2024

About the Episode: In this special "cut for time" episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Timothy Davis and Jamie Boggs revisit critical discussions from their recent Enrollify webinar on AI-enabled data democratization. The focus is on how artificial intelligence, particularly large language

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April 5, 2024

About the Episode: In this enlightening episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Timothy Davis and Jamie Boggs delve into the surprising consistencies within the online education landscape, specifically through the lens of the 2024 Online College Students Report by Education Dynamics.

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March 29, 2024

About the Episode: Enrollify and our friends at Glacier have partnered together to uncover how higher ed marketers plan to allocate marketing resources to recruit in-state, out-of-state, and international students in 2024. Timothy and Jamie break down the results and implications and start

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March 22, 2024

About the Episode: In this episode of the EduData Podcast, Jamie and Timothy talk about the increase in reported upward transfer rates, the pathways that make this possible, and the long-term implications. About the Show: The EduData podcast is your no-fluff guide to the data driving

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March 15, 2024

About the Episode: In this episode of the EduData Podcast, Jamie and Tim break down the ongoing and ever changing “carrot” used by institutions of higher education. Once a race to have the nicest residence halls and dining facilities, has the arms race now shifted to a technology driven

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March 8, 2024

About the Episode:I n this episode of the EduData podcast, we delve into the shifting landscape of college admissions and the role of standardized test scores. Recent research has highlighted significant changes in the use of ACT scores, sparking debates about their relevance and impact.

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March 1, 2024

About the Episode: In this episode of the EduData podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of online learning in higher education and its trajectory in the post-pandemic era. While the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online education, its long-term impact and potential future trends

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February 23, 2024

About the Episode: In this EduData podcast episode,Timothy and Jamie discuss the significant impact of declining birthrates on future college enrollment numbers. After exploring how this trend will affect different types of institutions, geographical regions, and cultural populations

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February 16, 2024

About the Episode: In this EduData podcast episode, Jamie and Timothy dissect trends in college applications using Common App data. Applications surged by 12%, exceeding 4.5 million in the last cycle. What does that mean for the immediate future? What about the long-term trajectory?

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February 9, 2024