Combining National Datasets for Institutional Use

National datasets provide a wealth of information that can be harnessed for institutional benchmarking, analysis, and reporting. This webinar introduces participants to national resources such as the National Student Clearinghouse public data and U.S. Department of Education Cohort Default Rate data. Through case studies, participants will learn how to combine lesser-used and widely-used datasets, calculate meaningful metrics like default rates and salaries, and conduct benchmarking studies for their institutions. The session also includes practical tips for presenting findings effectively to institutional stakeholders.

• Understand the purposes of national datasets like National Student Clearinghouse public data and U.S. Department of Education Cohort Default Rate data.
• Learn to calculate metrics such as cohort default rates and student salaries using national datasets.
• Conduct benchmarking studies by combining multiple datasets for institutional analysis.
• Explore strategies for communicating results to institutional leaders and stakeholders.

Registration Information

A recording of this webinar will be available for 30 days from the time of purchase.

Length/Time Commitment

1 Hour