Introducing NECC’s Metadata Standard
One of the fruits of our data governance work has been our recently published Metadata Standard. This will provide a formal standard for the college that establishes how metadata (data that [...]
Documenting Processes and Procedures
As we continue to flesh out our Data Governance framework at NECC, an important tenet that we try to build on is the idea of consistency of execution across the college. In the long run, data [...]
Early Momentum Metrics and Effecting Long-Term Student Success at NECC
Did you know that students that complete fifteen or more college level credits within the first year have a significantly higher rate of graduation compared to the students that don’t? As our [...]
A Vision for Effective Data Use at NECC: Mission-Driven Data and Accuracy are Key
Here in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, our aim is exactly as it might seem: to make sure that the institution is operating as effectively as possible. Central to our operations at [...]
Data Driven Policy Adjustments for Improved Student Outcomes
Data Driven Policy Adjustments for Improved Student Outcomes As part of a larger review of how policies may be impacting student success and the goals of the Integrated Student Experience, NECC’s [...]
Giving Day by the Numbers: NECC’s Inaugural Giving Day Demonstrates the Power of Collective Support
Sarah Comiskey and Andrew Nguyen unpack the results of NECC's Historic giving day through data visualizations. Read along to learn more about the power of collective giving and NECC's many donors!