Sustaining Data Collection and Use through Changes and Challenges

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 shared 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 offers encouragement, perspective, and actionable takeaways.