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Join host Debbie Phelps for Data Stakes – Giving Data a Voice in Higher Education, a podcast dedicated to empowering institutional researchers and higher education leaders. Sponsored by the Data Analytics Alliance for Higher Education (DAAHE), this series serves as a catalyst for those navigating the complex landscape of campus data. We bring the community together to explore how analytics can be harnessed to solve real-world issues, moving beyond simple reporting to drive informed decision-making and strategic growth across institutions.
In each episode, we delve into the pressing topics that shape the modern campus, from the intricacies of mandatory reporting to the strategies that support student success. You will hear directly from the people in the roles—peers in institutional research and effectiveness—sharing their personal journeys, hard-won success stories, and the critical lessons they have learned along the way. Whether you are looking to improve your data storytelling or streamline your operations, Table Stakes offers the actionable insights you need.
What we discuss:
- Institutional Intelligence: Navigating the nuances of IPEDS data and regulatory compliance.
- Student Centricity: Defining and tracking the student success metrics that actually move the needle on retention.
- Real Stories: Candid conversations with university professionals about their biggest wins and toughest challenges.
- Strategic Insights: Lessons learned on building a data-informed culture within higher education.
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Update frequency:
biweekly
Average audio length:
28 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
18 episodes
since Jan. 8, 2026
episodic
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In this episode of Data Stakes, host Debbie sits down with Michelle Taylor, Senior Research Analyst at the National Community College Benchmarking Institute (NCCBI). They discuss the origins and 20-year evolution of the National Community College Benchmarking Project (NCCBP) and why it remains an e…
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Is data ever truly neutral? In this episode of Data Stakes, Jeremy Goodman—founder of Jeremy Goodman Consulting and former VP at Olin College of Engineering—joins Debbie to challenge the long-held "Switzerland" myth in Institutional Research.
Drawing on his unique background in both theater and hig…
Is your Institutional Research (IR) or Institutional Effectiveness (IE) office feeling the strain of endless, urgent data requests? In this special roundtable episode of the Data Stakes podcast, host Debbie Phelps sits down with three higher education data experts to tackle one of the most difficul…
How do you turn massive amounts of public data into a customized, actionable benchmarking strategy that campus leadership actually understands?
In this episode of Data Stakes, Debbie is joined by Jon Gallegos, Data Analyst at WSU Tech, to unpack his recent AIR Forum presentation, "The Benchmarking …
In this episode of Data Stakes, host Debbie sits down with Dr. Jason Simon, co-founder of SCL Impact LLC, to explore the missing ingredient in higher education analytics: campus culture. While institutions often pour massive resources into technical tools and data warehouses, Dr. Simon argues that …
In this episode of Data Stakes, Debbie is joined by Lee Howell, Senior Director of Administrative Operations and Logistics at Florida State University, to discuss a transformative framework for institutional research: Metric Strategies.
Lee breaks down how higher education institutions can shift th…
Data governance doesn't have to be intimidating. All too often, the topic induces sighs and eye-rolls across higher education campuses. But what if data governance was viewed not as a set of restrictive rules, but as a framework to empower your colleagues and maximize institutional value?
In this e…
Is your institution’s latest data technology rollout feeling more like a failing relationship than a lasting partnership? You aren't alone. In this episode of Data Stakes, Debbie sits down with John Ingram—Assistant Director of Institutional Research at Delaware Valley University and chapter author…
In this episode of Data Stakes, Debbie is joined by Dr. Ken Matthews, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness at St. Cloud Technical and Community College, to discuss how higher education institutions can transform accreditation from a simple compliance checklist into a p…
Episode Summary Higher education is evolving at a faster rate than anyone could have anticipated. How can institutions move past simply reacting to change and start actively anticipating it?
In this episode of Data Stakes, Debbie sits down with Dr. Viviana Unda, Head of Institutional Research and P…
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