Director, Planning and Decision Support The University of North Texas, Health Science Center Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Session Abstract: Institutional leaders frequently ask: “What happens if…?” What if GPA cutoffs were raised, department budgets shifted by 5%, or enrollment grew differently across majors? This interactive workshop shows how to answer those questions with Power BI’s scenario modeling tools. Attendees will learn how to create parameters, connect them to outcomes using DAX, and design dashboards that allow decision makers to test assumptions in real time. Through three higher education–specific cases—admissions criteria modeling, budget planning with percentage adjustments, and enrollment/revenue forecasting—participants will gain hands-on practice and leave with reusable templates for their own campuses. The session is designed for institutional research professionals seeking to expand their toolkit for supporting evidence-based decision making.
Keywords: Power BI, scenario modeling, admissions, budget planning, enrollment forecasting
