Introduction
Data Day at FSU aims to explore emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data analytics, resulting in data-engaged decision-making at our institution.
Through insightful talks, workshops, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights, tools, and strategies to harness the power of data effectively to drive the mission of FSU.
This free in-person conference is geared towards FSU faculty and staff will be held at the FSU Turnbull Conference Center on 7/24/25 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The conference is hosted by the Office of Institutional Research, with funding provided by the Office of the Provost.
Schedule at a Glance
| Time | Room 103 | Room 101 | Room 201 | Room 205 | Auditorium |
| 8:00–8:50am | Check in and Light Breakfast | ||||
| 9:00–9:50am | Opening Remarks and Keynote | ||||
| 10:00–10:50am | No more stacks of paper: Streamlining Office Processes with Qualtrics and PowerForms - Will Hogan |
Transforming Assessment & Accreditation Practices - Caitlyn Jessee, Chris Mills, Galiya Tabulda | Data Usage, Empathy Training and Student Success - Mark Slik | The Proactive Referral and Engagement (PRE) Program - Samantha Tackett, Devin White, JJ Jerez, Selena Ortiz, Lia O'Malley, Ra'Miaya Battles | |
| 11:00–11:50am | Mapping Success: Practical Uses of Power BI - Emily Bowlin, James Waters | Leveraging LLMs for Enhanced Data Discovery and Utilization - Satish Sundaramoorthy | Beyond the Numbers: Why Context Matters in Understanding Data in the Arts-STEM vs STEAM - Daljit Kaur Chhina, Lee Howell | Implementation of ALEKS PPL Testing - Elyse Budkie | Ask an Expert - OBI, Power BI, Teams, Planner Outlook |
| 12:00–12:50pm | Lunch (Auditorium) | ||||
| 1:00–1:50pm | Powering Analytics: The Architecture Behind FSU's Enterprise Data - Andy Bucior | Patterns in Student Loan Burdens and Outcomes at FSU - Garrett Gouveia | Leveraging Data for Impactful Change - Freddy Juarez, Brittany Devies, Jarred Pernier | Dashboard Dreams - Emily Kennelly, Logan Poland | |
| 2:00–2:50pm | Making Sense of the Numbers - Margarida Phelan | Quantitative Analysis to Understand Student Class Engagement and Predict Success - Matthew Vanden Bosch | Standardization of Data Quality Protocols in the FSUCML Seawater Monitoring Program - Beatriz Mejia-Mercado | From Data-Informed to Data-Engaged: Institutional Research as a Strategic Partner at FSU - Institutional Research | |
| 2:50–3:05pm | Afternoon Break | ||||
| 3:10–4:00pm | The Goal is GRAD (Getting Results, Avoiding Dismissal) - Will Hogan | Reimagining Recognition with Thank-A-Professor Program - Ameya Kolarkar, Lee Howell | Sense of Belonging: A Means to Early Prevention - Freddy Juarez, Brittany Devies, Jarred Pernier | From Raw Text to Actionable Insights: Leveraging GenAI and Faceted Coding to Understand Student Feedback - Dinara Ibrayeva, Rashad Aziz | Ask an Expert - OBI, Power BI, Teams, Planner Outlook, Excel |
| 4:10–4:30pm | Closing Session | ||||
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Contact Information
For questions related to Data Day, please contact hepstein@fsu.edu, Program Director for Data Governance & Analytics Services, Office of Institutional Research.