Case Studies
Finding Solutions for the “Summer Melt” With StudentTracker
Using StudentTracker, the Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) in South Carolina was able to gain accurate insights into student postsecondary enrollment, revealing a significant gap known as “summer melt” where many students intending to enroll in college do not actually do so. This data-driven approach enabled SAM to design targeted interventions and influence statewide policy changes to better support students transitioning from high school to college.
Transforming Rural Student Success with StudentTracker
United Way Muscatine County uses StudentTracker to map student pathways from high school to college, including exploring how dual enrollment and career-focused programs are shaping students’ postsecondary outcomes. By collaborating with schools, employers, and community partners, they turn data insights into targeted programs that improve student outcomes, close achievement gaps, and support workforce readiness in rural Iowa.
Learner Insights Case Study: Princeton University Uses StudentTracker to Help Students Visualize Postgraduate Possibilities
Led by Jed Marsh, Vice Provost of Institutional Research, the IR team pools alumni data, including information obtained from StudentTracker for Colleges and Universities, on career possibilities for students working toward a Princeton degree.
StudentTracker Helps Shasta County Increase Enrollment by 46% at Top Colleges Graduates Attend
Watch our on-demand webinar, “How Shasta Reduced Barriers to College Enrollment Success” to learn how the Shasta County Office of Education and North State Together used StudentTracker for High Schools helped them reduce barriers to student enrollment success.
Learner Insights Case Study: Surry Community College Turns to StudentTracker to Help Improve Student Success
Michael Faulkner, Executive Director of Institutional Research, and Dr. Katie Bowman, Director of Institutional Research at Surry Community College, share how StudentTracker for Colleges and Universities helped their college cut the non-success rate of its students by 48%.
Learner Insights Case Study: Northeast Lakeview Constantly Looks for New Ways to Use PDP Data
Northeast Lakeview College depends on the Postsecondary Data Partnership to help build and manage its academic service delivery and meet the dynamic needs of its diverse student body.
Using PDP to Enable Student Success
Community colleges across Achieving the Dream’s national network are turning to the Postsecondary Data Partnership to identify ways to improve student success.
How George Mason University Is Changing Students’ Lives Through Reverse Transfer
In May 2023, George Mason University awarded associate degrees to its first cohort of students as part of the university’s reverse transfer program.
Cristo Rey Network Prepares Students with Limited Economic Means for College Success with StudentTracker
Mosie Duhe, Director of Data & Tech Strategy, at Cristo Rey Network discusses how their organization leverages StudentTracker to develop postsecondary pathways tailored to their unique student population.
Learner Insights Case Study: SLCC Uses PDP to Develop High Impact Student Retention and Completion Strategies
South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) uses Postsecondary Data Partnership’s interactive dashboards and analysis-ready files to access the student momentum and outcomes data it needs to develop high-impact student retention and completion strategies.
Clearinghouse Helps North Carolina Pursue Postsecondary Attainment Goal
The Clearinghouse is helping the NC State Board of Education pursue its goal of 2 million North Carolinians having a credential or postsecondary degree by 2030.