Florida State University’s Office of Institutional Research recently hosted a Data User Group meeting, during which 13 staff members were awarded the inaugural Institutional Research Data Literacy and Analytics Certificate.
The meeting featured a data-centric group of more than 300 faculty and staff members focused on enhancing campus data literacy, access and usage.
“This achievement highlights our dedication to fostering a data-informed culture and enhancing our team’s analytical skills,” said James Hunt, director of Institutional Research. “Congratulations to all the recipients.”
The Data User Group, formerly the Business Intelligence Power User Group, was founded by Andrew Brady and Heather Epstein-Diaz from the Office of Institutional Research. It began as a collaborative effort led by Institutional Research in partnership with Information Technology Services (ITS), Enrollment Management and Student Affairs to discuss enhancements and updates to the Oracle BI Reporting tool.
Epstein-Diaz, program director of Data Governance & Analytics Services, said the Data User Group started with 17 members and has grown to more than 370. The group recently launched a Power BI Community of Practice dedicated to enhancing skills and knowledge of Power BI, FSU’s data visualization tool.
The group serves as a community platform for users across campus to propose enhancements and learn about new data-related training offerings.
The Institutional Research Data Literacy and Analytics Certificate recipients were:
- Akilah Akbar, senior administrative specialist, Division of Interdisciplinary Medical Science
- Staci Bushman, financial program analyst, special projects, FSU’s Controller’s Office
- Gene Cilluffo, business intelligence analyst, Office of Institutional Research
- Michaela Densmore, academic assessment professional, School of Information
- Elizabeth Kistner, director of graduate programs, College of Business
- Ryann Lee, administrative specialist, Department of Sociology
- Teri Lucas, assistant director of reporting, Office of Financial Aid
- Chelsea Mobley, accounting representative, UBA/University Libraries
- Eclipse Ramsey, data analyst, College of Law and Office of Institutional Research
- Kari Roberts, director of strategic planning and assessment, Division of Student Affairs
- Samantha Tackett, assistant director of faculty engagement and student academic recovery proactive referral and engagement program director, Academic Center for Excellence
- Jessica Tucker, student learning & licensure coordinator, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
- Jocelyn Vaughn, program director, Center for Global Engagement Special Initiatives
For more information, visit data.fsu.edu.