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Planning for Higher Education Journal

Published
January 17, 2025

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Leaning into Institutional Effectiveness

Form Follows Function’ Drives the Need to Become a More Coherent Organization

By: Michael Bourgeois, PhD, and Daniel Seymour, PhD

Colleges and universities can transcend fragmented initiatives and cultivate a culture where cohesion is not just a buzzword but a foundational strategy for achieving educational outcomes that truly matter.

From Volume 53 Number 1 | September–December 2024

Abstract: In the labyrinth of higher education, where silos and pigeonholes abound, the principle “formfollows function” reveals a path toward greater coherence. This article explores the intersection of the completion agenda and institutional effectiveness, arguing that the key to unlocking sustainable student success lies in integrated, purpose-driven organizational design. By leaning into the evolution of institutional effectiveness, we propose that colleges and universities can transcend fragmented initiatives and cultivate a culture where cohesion is not just a buzzword but a foundational strategy for achieving educational outcomes that truly matter.

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Webinar Recordings

Published
October 21, 2024

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Planning for Civil Engagement on Campus

By: Dr Molly Kerby, Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness & Engagement, Professor Sociology | Catherine Copeland, Director of the American Democracy Project | Dr. David E. Oliver Ed.D, CSP, CEM, Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Emergency Manager

In today’s increasingly polarized political climate, college campuses often become epicenters for social movements, protests, and political demonstrations.
Abstract: In today’s increasingly polarized political climate, college campuses often become epicenters for social movements, protests, and political demonstrations. How can universities effectively manage these situations while fostering a culture of long-term civic engagement?

This webinar is designed for anyone interested in the intersection of higher education, civic engagement, and political activism. By the end of this session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to plan for campus protests and how long-term civic engagement can serve as a stabilizing force in times of political turmoil.

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Webinar Recordings

Published
October 1, 2024

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Student Engagement in Planning: Beyond Polls and Surveys

By: Ashlei Watson, MSML, Director of Academic Planning and Effectiveness | Nestor DeOcampo, Director of Facilities and Planning College of Engineering | Jason Nicholas, Assistant Provost and Director for Institutional Effectiveness | Heather Duda, Director of Grants

Abstract: Join SCUP Emerging Leaders Alumni as they offer insight on how to ensure a meaningful experiential learning experience for students and bolster continued interest in feedback participation. Through the use of four student engagement case studies, presenters will focus on planning and change management efforts at their institutions.

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Blog Post

Published
September 20, 2024

A More Cohesive and Efficient Operation

Foster a Comprehensive Approach to Institutional Effectiveness

By: Sean A. Hays, MEd

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Conference Presentations

Published
July 22, 2024

A Unique, Integrated Approach to Strategy Execution

By: Christopher Crew, Executive Director Research, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness | Nohemy Ornelas, Vice Chancellor of Educational and Student Support Services | Diana Rodriguez, Chancellor

The pandemic has underscored the importance of building systems, cultures, and tactical infrastructure that allow organizations to adapt, challenging us to rethink our priorities.
Abstract: The pandemic has underscored the importance of building systems, cultures, and tactical infrastructure that allow organizations to adapt, challenging us to rethink our priorities. We'll demonstrate a unique approach to strategy execution that ensures accountability and increases institutional investment by empowering all organizational units to understand how their work contributes to the success of a strategic plan. In this session, you'll learn how to mitigate risks to strategic priorities early and effectively, bridge the chasm between strategy creators and executors, while simultaneously creating a shared experience where everyone feels responsible for facilitating meaningful progress.

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Conference Presentations

Published
July 22, 2024

Challenges to Integrated Approaches for Institutional Effectiveness

By: Robert (Joel) Farrell, Vice Provost of Institutional Effectiveness

Institutions can no longer be effective when resources, data, ideas, and people are siloed.
Abstract: Institutions can no longer be effective when resources, data, ideas, and people are siloed. A complete picture of institutional health requires planning leaders to break down silos and confront challenges using a shared language and an integrated and wholistic view across institutional functions. In this session, we'll discuss the integrated institutional effectiveness model, a rubric for the model, and approaches that allow planners to lead across silos.

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Blog Post

Published
October 5, 2023

Fall 2023 Tech and Economic Trends: What I Think

By: Brittany Cipollone, MBA, MAT

SCUP's Trends in Higher Ed webinar touched on some of the trends mentioned in the 2023 Fall Trends in Higher Ed Report. Brittany Cipollone, MBA, MAT, director of integrated planning and effectiveness in the Division of Institutional Effectiveness at Augusta University, shares her thoughts and experience about two of the those trends.

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Planning for Higher Education Journal

Published
May 23, 2023

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Quickly Building a Bridge

Use an Institutional Effectiveness Planning Model to Drive Strategic Planning

By: Jason Nicholas, MS, Daniel Cullen, PhD, and Ellen Koski, MPH

Executive leadership changes at Northern Michigan University led the interim president, interim provost, and Board of Trustees to call for a bridge plan to clearly articulate strategic work happening throughout campus. This article describes how the university was able to develop an interim strategic plan with broad campus engagement in less than half a year.

From Volume 51 Number 3 | April–June 2023

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Planning for Higher Education Journal

Published
March 24, 2023

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Transforming Data into Meaningful Information

Put Methodologies in Action with Data-Driven Integrated Planning

By: Douglas Masterson, PhD, Christopher M. Davis, PhD, and Suzanne Carbonaro, MEd

Leaders in two different accreditation regions share best practices and lessons learned from their integrated planning evolution and its impact on operational efficiency and student learning.

From Volume 51 Number 2 | January–March 2023

Abstract: Institutional success depends on long-term sustainability, connecting investments with outcomes, and creating a culture that is data-informed. As the role of institutional effectiveness expands across higher education, designing a comprehensive integrated planning process is critical. Integrated planning requires a unified approach to utilizing academic and administrative data for continuous improvement. However, this can be an overwhelming process for institutions, with many unsure of where to start. Learn from leaders in two different accreditation regions as they share best practices and lessons learned associated with their integrated planning evolution and its impact on operational efficiency and student learning.

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Planning for Higher Education Journal

Published
September 19, 2022

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The Little Campus That Could

Survey Results Inform Postsecondary Education in an Island Community

By: Valerie A. Barko, PhD

The Institutional Effectiveness Office at Kaua‘i Community College developed and administered community and workforce surveys to better understand current and future educational needs of residents and employers on Kaua‘i.

From Volume 50 Number 4 | July–September 2022

Abstract: In 2018, the Institutional Effectiveness Office at Kaua‘i Community College developed and administered community and workforce surveys to better understand current and future educational needs of residents and employers on Kaua‘i. These single island surveys highlighted the need for a comprehensive neighbor island survey to collectively advocate for additional online post-associate degree programs that best align with and support these geographically isolated communities. This project demonstrates how surveys can be used to inform decisions and integrated planning across multiple scales within a university system, especially in regards to distance education.

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