Using Data To Get To And Through College

With over 7,000 different kinds of certificate- and degree-granting colleges in the United States, new and returning students have a lot of options when it comes to finding a postsecondary fit that is right for them—especially as some institutions and programs are achieving wildly better outcomes for their students than others. That is why leaders from across sectors—school districts, charter networks, institutions, and the business community alike—are using data as a powerful tool for helping students find and graduate from institutions that are most likely to equip them with the skills they need to succeed in today’s economy.

Join Third Way for a three-part event series as we explore the opportunities and limitations of using data about student outcomes to help get more people to and through college. This first event will feature a conversation between K-12 and business leaders about the tools they are using to help students select colleges with the best outcomes, including:

—Richard Barth, CEO, the KIPP Foundation
—Erin Bibo, Deputy Chief, College and Career Education at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
—Cheryl Oldham, Senior Vice President of Education and Workforce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Follow-up conversations will explore how institutions are using data to help students who are already enrolled cross the finish line and how data can be used to best connect graduates with workforce needs.