Don’t Stop Improving: Supporting Data-Driven Continuous Improvement in College Student Outcomes

Abstract

This report explores how colleges and universities can best use data to help drive student success and offers recommendations to both schools and policymakers. While data-driven evidence is a critical tool for colleges, building a culture of continuous improvement and finding the resources to implement success strategies are equally integral to realizing improvements in student success. Case studies of schools including Georgia State University, California State University at Sacramento, and Indian River State College reveal specific lessons for achieving this.