Planning for Higher Education Journal

Transforming Data into Meaningful Information

Put Methodologies in Action with Data-Driven Integrated Planning

From Volume 51 Number 2 | January–March 2023

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

Planning Types: Academic Planning, Institutional Effectiveness Planning, Resource Planning

Challenges: Accreditation Pressures, Planning Alignment, Student Success, Retention, and Graduation

Tags: Academic Program Review, Alignment, Assessment / Analytics, Budget Planning, Dashboards, Data, Faculty Productivity, Metrics, Planning Processes, Planning Technology, Resource Allocation, Student Learning Outcomes, Student Success, SWOT Analysis

Institutions referenced in this resource:
University of Southern Mississippi, University of Maryland-Global Campus

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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