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Digital transformation is revolutionizing the way businesses approach their operations, product and service offerings, marketing efforts and every other facet of their organization. Higher education is one of the biggest industries that is well-positioned to derive considerable benefits from digital transformation. In this article, we take a deep dive into the world of digital transformation…

Not everyone can look at a large set of data and immediately translate it into actionable insights. That’s why data visualization tools have become essential for organizations of all sizes and across all industries. What is Data Visualization? Data visualization is a way to make information more accessible through graphic representations. Instead of reading a…

The Foothill-De Anza Community College district is one of the largest in the United States, with over 60,000 students taking classes every year. Located in the Silicon Valley area of California, the district includes Foothill College and De Anza College, which serve the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Stanford, San Jose and more.…

No matter the industry, making data part of a culture is a process. It can be especially challenging if your organization is widely dispersed or not adaptive to new technology — such as the higher education industry. Below, we’ve outlined what you need to know about data-driven decision making in education as well as five…

Your institution’s most powerful tool is something you’ve already been collecting for years: Big data. Big data refers to the massive amount of information that we create on a daily basis. Since students, teachers and administrators leave an endless trail of data throughout their time at your institution, this information can be used to gain…

From the downsizing at Western Illinois University to the closure of Wheelock College, declining enrollments are affecting institutions and students across the country. Two-year community colleges seem to have been hit hardest. When the economy is strong — like it is now — enrollments decline, and the projected decreases in high school graduates are adding…