Postsecondary Data Partnership
Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) Data Discovery & Decision Support
The PDP Data Discovery & Decision Support Course explores using the PDP to ask critical questions and use intersectional data to explore previously unanswerable questions, identify institutional performance gaps, assess progress toward closing those gaps, and leverage the PDP to support decision-making. The course structure provides a foundation for participants to interact with colleagues and mentors and collaboratively navigate the ever-growing demands for better data to inform better decisions and advance the use of equity-minded language/approach to the work. By offering the course virtually, participants can access the content when it suits their schedule, along with additional live sessions for real-time engagement, expert insights, live chatting, and Q&A. A summary of these live sessions will be available for those unable to attend the live sessions. In addition, an on-demand “Ask the Expert” option will be available for individual questions. For postsecondary users who are getting started with the PDP.
- Tuesdays, March 4 – April 11 at 4 PM, ET REGISTER NOW
Registration closes February 21 or when seating capacity is reached.
This virtual workshop is offered by Achieving the Dream.
Using the PDP to Explore Student Success (2 hours)
Ensuring student success requires a deep understanding of how different groups of students progress through their academic journeys. Institutions must analyze student data to understand how students perform academically and uncover patterns and identify areas of underperformance. This workshop will guide participants in using the National Student Clearinghouse Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) dashboards to examine student progression and completion metrics. By disaggregating data based on characteristics such as race/ethnicity, age, Pell status, first-generation status, and gender, institutions can identify trends, address challenges, and implement strategies to support all students effectively. For current PDP users who have experience with basic PDP dashboard navigation.
- Monday, March 3 at 2 PM, ET REGISTER NOW
Registration closes February 27 or when seating capacity is reached.
This virtual workshop is offered by AIR.
Understanding the Postsecondary Data Partnership Institution-Level Dashboards (90 minutes)
The Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) is a set of online dashboards that can transform how your institution understands and shares information about student success. These dashboards provide early momentum and outcomes metrics to help stakeholders advance student success and identify equity gaps. This workshop is focused on helping those new to the PDP, or those interested in learning more about the PDP, better navigate these dashboards and use this information to improve student outcomes. For postsecondary users who are getting started with the PDP.
- Wednesday, March 19 at 2 PM, ET REGISTER NOW
Registration closes March 17 or when seating capacity is reached.
This virtual workshop is offered by AIR.
Using the PDP for Student Retention: Who Am I Losing and When Are They Leaving (90 minutes)
Increasing student retention is one of the most common priorities in any institution’s strategic plan. The National Student Clearinghouse’s Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) dashboards can help data professionals better understand which students are leaving and when. In this interactive session, facilitators will demonstrate how institutions have used the PDP dashboards to answer these questions. For current PDP users who have experience with basic PDP dashboard navigation.
- Monday, March 24 at 2 PM, ET REGISTER NOW
Registration closes March 20 or when seating capacity is reached.
This virtual workshop is offered by AIR.
