Indiana University (IU) is a multi-campus public university system with over 90,000 students across Indiana.
As a Carnegie-classified institution with a strong commitment to public engagement, IU has long been dedicated to fostering partnerships that enhance educational access and student success.
Using Collaboratory since 2017, IU leverages Collaboratory’s data capabilities to streamline and scale its community engagement efforts, particularly in K-12 education.
The Challenge
IU needed a scalable, data-driven solution to effectively track and analyze its K-12 engagement initiatives across its 7 campuses. Without a centralized system, it was difficult to assess the impact of its K-12 partnerships, align efforts with institutional priorities, and integrate engagement data with other key metrics such as public funding and student college-going rates. IU required a solution that could consolidate complex data, surface insights, and support strategic decision-making at both the individual campus and system levels.
The Solution
By leveraging Collaboratory, IU has transformed how it tracks, analyzes, and utilizes data related to its K-12 engagement, enabling more informed decision-making and strategic alignment.:
- Visualizing K-12 Engagement Data
Collaboratory enables IU to analyze their K-12 partnerships and understand them alongside key demographic indicators, such as students’ free/reduced lunch eligibility and underrepresented racial minority status. These insights help IU pinpoint areas where resources are most needed, ensuring more equitable access to university support and outreach programs. - Strengthening College-Going Pathways
With Collaboratory, IU can analyze the impact of its K-12 engagement on students’ postsecondary matriculation into IU’s seven campuses. Data visualizations reveal correlations between engagement activities and college choices, helping IU assess how its initiatives influence enrollment at Indiana public colleges. - Strategic Alignment with IU 2030 Plan
IU utilizes Collaboratory data to support its 2030 Strategic Plan by aligning engagement initiatives with institutional priorities, such as expanding educational access and fostering economic mobility. The data-driven approach ensures that IU’s partnerships contribute directly to broader university goals.
“Collaboratory has given us the ability to bridge the gap between our K-12 engagement efforts and the broader institutional mission. With real-time data and visualization tools, we are making informed decisions that directly support IU 2030, our campus strategic plan.”
Dr. Kristin Norris
Associate Director, Office of School Partnerships, Indiana University System
The Outcome
Collaboratory has provided IU with valuable insights into how its K-12 engagement initiatives influence student pathways. By identifying key trends in both engagement and postsecondary enrollment, IU is now equipped to make data-driven decisions that enhance enrollment management, promote educational equity, and maximize its impact across the state. Collaboratory data has allowed IU to better understand gaps and opportunities enabling IU to strengthen and expand K-12 partnerships, ensuring a more comprehensive approach to documenting and supporting student pathways.
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