One of the most valuable aspects of being a Collaboratory institution is the opportunity to learn with and from each other. We are excited to announce a series of virtual workshops this Fall, available ONLY to Administrators, to support Collaboratory’s success on their campuses. Our Fall 2025 offerings include:
From Data to Dashboard: Collaboratory’s Outbound Reporting API
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 1:00-1:45pm ET
Collaboratory’s outbound Reporting API offers campuses a flexible way to access and use their data beyond the platform. Join the Collaboratory team to explore how campuses can connect Collaboratory data to external systems, dashboards, webpages, etc. to enhance visibility, streamline workflows, and support campus-wide goals. This Coffee Break will provide a practical overview of what the API does, how it works, and ideas for getting started – no technical expertise required. Bring your questions and your curiosity!
Bringing Data to Life: Sharing and Interpreting Engagement Insights with Campus Stakeholders
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 1:00-1:45pm ET
Collecting data is only half the story. Helping campus stakeholders understand and use it is where the real impact begins. In this Coffee Break, the team from Binghamton University will share their approach to making community engagement data meaningful and accessible across campus. Highlighting their most recent campus-community engagement report, they’ll walk through strategies for designing stakeholder-friendly reports, preparing campus partners to understand their data, and using insights to support institutional priorities. Join us for a conversation about moving from data collection to campus-wide understanding and action.
Sustaining Data Collection and Use through Changes and Challenges
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 1:00-1:45pm ET
Implementing a campus-wide data collection tool like Collaboratory doesn’t happen overnight, and it rarely follows a straight path. In this Coffee Break, the team from Illinois State University will share their journey of launching and sustaining Collaboratory through campus transitions, shifting priorities, and all the lessons learned along the way. From making the case for tracking community engagement to refining strategies through trial and error, they’ll offer insights into what it takes to build buy-in, adapt through change, and keep momentum going. Whether you’re just getting started or navigating your own transition, this session will offer encouragement, perspective, and actionable takeaways.
