The EduData podcast is your no-fluff guide to the data driving higher education. Forget about data silos and disconnected stats — we bring you straight into the heart of the numbers that matter. With sharp commentary and rigorous research, our hosts break down complex data points into actionable insights you can use. Whether you're an administrator, educator, or just a higher ed enthusiast, EduData is your key to unlocking the data behind the academia.
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Is College Actually Getting Cheaper? Breaking Down Surprising Tuition Trends
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In this episode of The EduData Podcast, Timothy Davis and Jamie Boggs take a closer look at recent data from the College Board’s "Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid" report. Is the cost of higher education really as overwhelming as we've been led to believe, or has inflation adjusted tuition actually declined over the years? They discuss the…
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Exploring the Latest IPEDS Dual Enrollment Data: Key Insights and Trends
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In this episode of the EduData podcast, hosts Timothy and Jamie dive into the latest dual enrollment data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), with insights from John Fink’s blog and LinkedIn post. They explore key trends, including the 2.5 million high school students participating in dual enrollment, the leading states and…
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AI Tutors: Helpful or Harmful? Contradictory Studies on AI in Education
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Join in as hosts Timothy and Jamie dive into the evolving role of AI in education, specifically exploring how large language models like ChatGPT are shaping learning environments. The episode centers on two fascinating but conflicting studies—one from Harvard and another from the University of Pennsylvania—about the impact of AI tutors on student p…
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Navigating the Future of Higher Ed Marketing: Segmentation, Privacy, and the Power of Personalization
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In this episode, Timothy and Jamie are joined by Erin Ward, Head of Digital Sales & Client Experience for NextGrad. Erin discusses the evolving landscape of higher education marketing, emphasizing the challenges of reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha students in a world shaped by data privacy regulations and personalization demands. She shares insights in…
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Optimizing College Applications: Common App Trends and SEO Strategies
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Join Timothy and Jamie as they dive into the latest trends from the Common App's 2024 End-of-Season Report. From the rise in public school applications to the growing influence of SEO in higher ed marketing, we explore how institutions can optimize their presence on the platform and attract more students. Discover why more students are applying to …
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The Impact of Holds on Student Success: Barriers or Protections?
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In this episode, Timothy and Jamie dive into the complex issue of financial and administrative holds in higher education. Sparked by a LinkedIn poll, they explore whether holds are a necessary tool for protecting institutions or a hindrance to student progress, especially for students from underrepresented groups. With research from Inside Higher E…
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Exploring the Link between Optimism and Income Perception in Education
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Join Jamie and Timothy as they dive deeper into a recent study from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation, focusing on Generation Z's perceptions of their future. They explore key insights from the raw data, including the relationship between income perception, parental education, and student optimism. Join the hosts as they discuss the impact of…
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Understanding Gen Z: Insights from the 2024 Voice of Gen Z Survey
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In this episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Timothy and Jamie dive into the 2024 Voice of Gen Z Annual Survey, conducted by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation. The survey, which gathered insights from 4,000 Gen Z individuals aged 12-27, offers a deep look into the attitudes, aspirations, and challenges faced by this generation. Timothy and J…
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Assessing Public Perception: The Value of Higher Education and Its Functions
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Jamie and Timothy continue their discussion on the value of a college education. They analyze a recent study by the Chronicle of Higher Education, which surveyed over 1,000 adults across the United States on the importance of various college functions. This episode dives into how the public perceives the effectiveness of higher education in areas s…
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A Tale of Two Stats - Higher Ed's Role in Workforce Readiness
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Jamie and Timothy dig through the 2024 Trends in Higher Education report from Hanover Research to discover how employers feel about higher ed. From one study cited, 45% of employers plan to cut bachelors degree requirements for some of their positions. Another study cited shows that 8 of 10 employers think higher education prepares students for the…
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Navigating UK University Admissions: Insights from the National Clearing Survey
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EduData goes international! Today, Timothy and Jamie dive into the intricacies of the UK university admissions process, with a focus on the latest findings from the National Clearing Survey by NetNatives. As they unpack the UK’s unique Clearing system, Timothy and Jamie break down the findings concerning education trends and discuss the varying sou…
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New Regulations: Tracking the Future of Online Education
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In this episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Jamie Boggs and Timothy Davis dive into new proposed regulations from the Department of Education regarding online education. They examine an Inside Higher Ed article detailing how the Department aims to track online course attendance and enrollment data. Jamie and Timothy discuss the benefits and chall…
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Ice Cream, Sharks, and Phlebotomists: Correlation vs. Causation in Higher Education Studies
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In this episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Jamie and Timothy dive head-first into the critical distinction between correlation and causation within higher education research. They revisit last week's discussion on ROI in higher and lower-income serving institutions and expand the conversation to explore how studies often grapple with the challen…
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From the Comments Section: Perspectives on ROI in Higher Ed
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In this episode, Timothy and Jamie discuss a LinkedIn post about college returns on investment (ROI) for low-income and high-income students. The comment section explores the limitations of using salary as a measure of ROI and the importance of considering other factors such as social capital and wealth. They also discuss the implications of this d…
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Trends and Data-Driven Marketing Strategies with Sarah Russell
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In this episode of the EduData podcast, Jamie welcomes Sarah Russell, Vice President of Marketing at Education Dynamics. With over 15 years of experience, Sarah shares her insights into the evolving landscape of education marketing post-pandemic. They discuss the rise in non-brand keyword searches and the growing demand for specific educational pro…
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From English to Engineering: The Evolution of College Majors
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Jamie and Timothy as they explore the intersection of higher education and data. In this episode, they discuss Jon Boeckenstedt's analysis of the shifts in bachelor's degrees over the past decade, highlighting surprising trends in STEM and liberal arts fields. Discover the factors influencing these changes, from employment data to high school curri…
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Engage Summit Encore: How Element451 makes predictions about student behavior
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Timothy and Jamie discuss the data and technology behind predictive analytics at Element451. These predictions help Element451 users make better decisions, and help AI assistants provide enhanced recommendations. - - - - Connect With Our Co-Hosts: Jamie Boggs https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiewboggs/ Timothy Davis https://www.linkedin.com/in/davis-t…
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The Importance of Wealth in College Affordability
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Is “wealth” a better measure of need than family income? A new study finds that assets like savings, property, and investments are a better indicator of a student's ability to cover college costs than income alone. This reinforces the deep and persistent inequalities in wealth by race and ethnicity that we see throughout higher education. The study…
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Navigating Open-Source Information: Democratizing Higher Ed Data
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In this episode of the Edu Data Podcast, hosts Timothy and Jamie dive into the latest release from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) - the new Digest State Dashboard. They discuss the immense potential this user-friendly tool offers for higher education professionals, including marketers, admissions officers, and data analysts. Ti…
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From Intent to Indecision: Insights on Enrollment Choices
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In this episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Jamie and Timothy dive into a recent study by the Art and Science Group that explores why some high school seniors intending to go to college ultimately decide not to. They discuss the survey's fresh findings from February and March, shedding light on key factors that influence these decisions. They als…
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Addressing Dropout Risk: Academic and Financial Support for Students
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In this episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Jamie and Timothy explore a case study on late student departures at a four-year public university in the Midwest. The study focuses on factors contributing to dropout risk like total tuition, and GPA on student retention, providing insights and recommendations for academic and financial support. Link t…
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In this Bonus announcement, join Mallory, Chief Strategist of Enrollify, as she introduces the newly relaunched Enrollify.org. This episode highlights the fresh features and content now available on the site, emphasizing Enrollify’s commitment to revolutionizing higher education. Learn about the variety of resources—from podcasts to ourses to webin…
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Data-Driven Success: Implementing Best Practices in Higher Education
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Timothy and Jamie explore key strategies for effective data use in higher education, drawing from the Quality Information Partners' guidelines. They discuss fostering a responsible data-sharing culture, integrating multiple data sources, and creating accessible data tools. This episode is essential for educational data practitioners aiming to enhan…
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Calculating the Cost: The Real ROI of College Degrees
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In this episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Jamie and Timothy discuss a recent study on the return on investment from higher education. They explore how different degree programs, from computer science to humanities, impact lifetime earnings relative to their costs. The episode breaks down the methodology and findings of the study, highlights sur…
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Mastering Market Research in Higher Education
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Jamie Boggs and Timothy Davis welcome Steven Fischer from Education Dynamics for a deep dive into the complexities of market research in higher education. Steven shares his expertise on research methodologies that help institutions make informed decisions to better meet student needs. From discussing the importance of sample sizes and survey incent…
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Navigating New Tech in Higher Ed: HighEdWeb 2024 Analytics & AI Summit
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Timothy and Jamie share their key takeaways from the recent HighEdWeb 2024 Analytics & AI Summit. They break down the significant shift from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4, the integration of AI within educational technology, and the challenges of adapting to new privacy regulations. Whether discussing the technical aspects of GA4, explo…
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From A to Z: Exploring Decision Fatigue in Grading
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In this episode Jamie and Timothy dive into the fascinating world of decision fatigue and its impact on grading practices in higher education. Drawing from a study conducted at the University of Michigan, which analyzed over 30 million grading records, Jamie and Timothy discuss how individuals with last names lower in alphabetical order tend to rec…
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5 Steps to Creating a Data-Driven Culture
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In this episode, Jamie and Timothy discuss the importance of data-driven decision-making in higher education. They highlight the need for better data utilization across departments and share insights from surveys and studies on areas requiring improved data usage, such as academic advising and financial operations. Jamie and Timothy emphasize the s…
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FAFSA Fallout: Deciphering the Data
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In this episode, Timothy and Jamie discuss the significant challenges faced by students and institutions due to delays in the FAFSA portal redesign and aid calculation restructuring. They highlight the National College Attainment Network's dashboard, which visualizes FAFSA completion data, revealing the disproportionate impact on low-income and min…
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In the Data Driver's Seat: Exploring Student Dashboards' Dual Nature
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The conversation explores the use of student-facing dashboards that provide data on student performance and behavior compared to their peers. The discussion touches on the potential benefits and concerns of this approach, including the impact on academic self-concept and the potential for gamification. The conversation also highlights the broader t…
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March Madness - Data Edition
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The conversation explores the impact of college sports success on college applications. They discuss the 'Flutie Effect,' which refers to the increase in applications to a school following a successful sports season. They also examine the correlation between March Madness performance and future increases in applications. The conversation delves int…
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AI Augmented Analysis: Empowering Higher Ed with Data
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In this special "cut for time" episode of the EduData Podcast, hosts Timothy Davis and Jamie Boggs revisit critical discussions from their recent Enrollify webinar on AI-enabled data democratization. The focus is on how artificial intelligence, particularly large language models, can augment data analysis capabilities across higher education instit…
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Online and On the Clock: Unpacking the 2024 Online College Students Report
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In this enlightening episode of the Edu Data Podcast, hosts Timothy Davis and Jamie Boggs delve into the surprising consistencies within the online education landscape, specifically through the lens of the 2024 Online College Students Report by Education Dynamics. Despite expectations of drastic shifts due to the pandemic, employment statistics amo…
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Allocating Marketing Resources (Or Lack Thereof?)
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- - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Jamie Boggshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiewboggs/Timothy Davishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davis-timothy/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The EduData Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If youlike this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Some of our favorites include Genera…
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In this episode of the EduData Podcast, Jamie and Timothy talk about the increase in reported upward transfer rates, the pathways that make this possible, and the long-term implications. - - - - Connect With Our Co-Hosts: Jamie Boggs https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiewboggs/ Timothy Davis https://www.linkedin.com/in/davis-timothy/ About The Enrollif…
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The Great Higher Ed Technology Race
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In this episode of the EduData Podcast, Jamie and Tim break down the ongoing and ever changing “carrot” used by institutions of higher education. Once a race to have the nicest residence halls and dining facilities, has the arms race now shifted to a technology driven agenda? - - - - Connect With Our Co-Hosts: Jamie Boggs https://www.linkedin.com/i…
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The Evolving Role of Test Scores in College Admissions
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In this episode of the EduData podcast, we delve into the shifting landscape of college admissions and the role of standardized test scores. Recent research has highlighted significant changes in the use of ACT scores, sparking debates about their relevance and impact. - - - - Connect With Our Co-Hosts: Jamie Boggs https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie…
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Predicting the Future of Distance Education
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In this episode of the EduData podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of online learning in higher education and its trajectory in the post-pandemic era. While the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online education, its long-term impact and potential future trends remain subjects of discussion and analysis. - - - - Connect With Our Co-Ho…
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Surviving the Enrollment Cliff
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On this episode of the EduData Podcast, Timothy and Jamie discuss the significant impact of declining birthrates on future college enrollment numbers. After exploring how this trend will affect different types of institutions, geographical regions, and cultural populations, Jamie and Timothy emphasize the importance of colleges preparing for this d…
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On this episode of The EduData Podcast, Jamie and Timothy dissect trends in college applications using Common App data. Applications surged by 12%, exceeding 4.5 million in the last cycle. What does that mean for the immediate future? What about the long term trajectory? Don’t worry about grabbing your sunglasses, the future is not as bright as the…
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In this episode, Jamie and Timothy unravel the significance and pitfalls of discount rates and how they are presented. From examples of ice cream shops, toothpaste ads, and JC Penney, they provide a dose of financial literacy with a chaser of tuition resets. Learn the simplicity of calculating the meaning behind a discount rate and why it's crucial…
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College Planning and Student Emotions Report
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The "College Planning and Student Emotions Report" provides insights into the emotional needs of prospective college students and offers strategies for addressing these needs through enrollment marketing and engagement. Thanks to some insight from our friends at Zeemee, Timothy and Jamie break down the biggest takeaways from this important study. F…
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In this EduData podcast episode, hosts Jamie and Timothy explore student perspectives on data privacy in higher education. Drawing from a recent student voice survey, they discuss students' concerns about phone apps collecting data and their surprisingly high trust in institutions. The hosts stress the need for clear communication on data privacy p…
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the transformative power of activity data in reshaping student engagement, status calculation, and predictive analytics in higher education. They advocate for a shift from traditional dimensional approaches to operations centered around student activities. Highlights include calculating funnel status based…
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Dimensional Data vs. Activity Data
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In today’s episode, Timothy and Jamie break down the benefits and limitations of both demographic and activity data. They answer questions such as: When should each type of data be used in an analysis? How can the two complement each other? Why is it so important to use both in your projections and predictions? - - - - Connect With Our Co-Hosts: Ja…
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The Evolution of Predictive Analytics in Higher Ed
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In this EduData podcast episode, hosts Timothy and Jamie explore the evolution of predictive analytics in higher education. Starting with early methods like demographics and test scores, the hosts trace the progression to more sophisticated approaches, including regression analysis and the current frontier of AI and machine learning. The episode hi…
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In Episode 1 of the EduData Podcast, Jamie and Timothy delve into key issues such as the lack of access to accurate data, the scarcity of data tools, and the shortage of personnel resources dedicated to data management. They offer practical solutions like the implementation of universal data warehouses and the adoption of AI and data technologies t…
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Welcome to EduData, your no-fluff podcast that transforms the complex data landscape of higher education into clear, actionable insights. Designed for everyone, from seasoned administrators to curious enthusiasts, we're here to break down the numbers that are shaping the future of academia. Our hosts provide expert-level analysis of pressing higher…
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