World-class research and data analytics will enable higher
education leaders to improve equitable student outcomes
RESTON,
Va. and BOSTON,
April 12,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher
education technology solutions provider, and The Burning Glass
Institute (BGI), a non-profit center advancing data-driven research
and practice on the future of work and of workers, today announced
a new collaboration to harness the power of data to deliver new
insights on what makes students successful.
The higher education landscape is increasingly competitive and
demands a data-driven approach to decision making. The use of
advanced data analysis can help to illuminate the best pathways for
student success, improve student retention, graduation rates, and
employability, as well as optimize the use of institutional
resources.
Ellucian will partner with BGI's world-class data scientists to
analyze data from Ellucian higher education customers who opt-in to
the research. The analysis has the potential to inform critical
questions related to student outcomes, including the level of
alignment between what students are studying and where opportunity
lies, and the factors in the student journey that have the greatest
impact on post-graduation trajectory.
The insights generated could help improve student enrollment and
retention, and employment outcomes for students of all backgrounds.
A long-term objective of the collaboration is to inform new key
performance indicators and dashboards that would help Ellucian
customers track their progress against student success factors
identified by the research.
"Data has the power to transform student success and we look
forward to working with The Burning Glass Institute to gain
valuable insights that will guide how our solutions support the
future of higher education," said Laura
Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian. "BGI is uniquely
positioned at the intersection of learning and work and their
expertise and analysis will equip our customers to meet the needs
of tomorrow's workforce. Working with BGI would enable us to create
pathways to ensure students graduate with employability
opportunities."
"Ellucian serves millions of learners each year at over 2,700
institutions across the student lifecycle," said Matt Sigelman, President of The Burning Glass
Institute. "We are looking forward to collaborating closely with
Ellucian for unprecedented insight on the factors that drive
student outcomes. Ultimately, we believe that the research
that The Burning Glass Institute and Ellucian will do together can
help colleges and universities deliver a more effective academic
experience and help enable better results for their students over
the arc of their careers."
All insights will be shared with the higher education community
at large.
About Ellucian
Ellucian is the market leader charting the digital future of
higher education with a portfolio of cloud-ready technology
solutions and services. From student recruitment to workforce
analytics; from fundraising opportunities to alumni engagement;
Ellucian's comprehensive suite of data-rich tools gives colleges
and universities the information they need to lead with
confidence.
Working with a community of more than 2,700 customers in over 50
countries, Ellucian keeps innovating as higher education keeps
evolving. Drawing on its comprehensive higher education business
acumen and suite of services, Ellucian guides its customers through
manageable, sustainable digital transformation—so that every type
of institution and student can thrive in today's fast-changing
landscape. To find out what's next in higher education solutions
and services, visit Ellucian at www.ellucian.com.
About The Burning Glass Institute
Situated at the intersection of learning and work, The Burning
Glass Institute is a fully independent non-profit advancing
data-driven research and practice on the future of work and of
workers. We work with educators, employers, and policymakers to
develop solutions that build mobility, opportunity, and equity
through skills. Through our expertise in mining new datasets for
actionable insight, The Burning Glass Institute's discourse-shaping
research draws attention to pressing problems and frames the
potential for new approaches. Through project-based engagement and
collectives, we put ideas into practice, bringing forward solutions
that are high-impact and replicable.
Building on a legacy of breakthrough innovation in labor market
analytics, the Institute serves as a trusted source bridging
industry, educators, policy makers, and workers. As rapid change
increasingly challenges employers and workers alike, the Institute
delivers insightful analysis of labor market trends and develops
innovative models for economic mobility and workforce equity.
Media Contact
Lindsay Stanley
Lindsay.Stanley@Ellucian.com
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