Data Work Team
FOCUS AREAS
Tracking disaggregated data on key indicators of postsecondary success across secondary and postsecondary
Strategically planning how information is shared with partners in the New Skills Ready Nashville network, including professionals in student-facing roles
Increasing the use of data on key metrics in decision-making that results in improved student outcomes
MEETING NOTES
TEAM MEMBERS
Charles Clark | Associate Vice President for Strategic Analytics and Planning, Nashville State Community College
Russ Deaton | Executive Vice Chancellor for Policy and Strategy, Tennessee Board of Regents
Cara DeLoach | Tennessee Board of Regents
Derrick Dupuis | Director of Institutional Research, Nashville State Community College
Paige Elliott | Senior Director of Research and Strategy, Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Jenny McFerron | Vice President of Education and Talent Development, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Matt Nelson | Executive Director of College and Career Readiness, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Kwame Nti | Senior Information Analyst, College & Career Readiness Division, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Bob Obrohta | Executive Director, Tennessee College Access and Success Network
Victor Sanchez | Director of Talent Pipelines, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Beth Wilson | College & Career Readiness Coach, John Overton High School
YEAR 5 ACTION PLAN
Outcome 1: Key indicators of student success, including Momentum Metrics, are tracked across secondary and postsecondary to make data informed decisions to help close equity gaps.
1.1: Determine how information is shared within the network, including with professionals in student-facing roles, for decision-making that results in improved student outcomes.
1.2: Determine any additional data elements to be included on the NSR data dashboard and discuss what entity/entities will manage this tool past the end of the grant.
1.3: Meet with Work Teams 1-3 on a consistent basis to provide consultation on additional data needs and assist in efforts to tell the story of the impact of New Skills Ready.
Outcome 2: The impact of the New Skills Ready investment is measured.
2.1: Coordinate with the backbone team to communicate the impact of the investment using data.
2.2: Collaborate and coordinate with partner institutions to align the work of the data team to existing data systems and tools and develop an inventory of where data is being used for decision-making.
