Building a Culture of Data Literacy: Equipping Partners for Informed Action

Session Abstract: How can institutional research offices help university partners make informed decisions in a short amount of time? The goal of this presentation will be to delineate how our work proactively addresses this problem by equipping university partners with data literacy skills through data literacy workshops. We will share the core tenets of our workshops—research design, clear interpretation of descriptive statistics, and the essentials of data governance and integrity—providing a replicable model for building effective data literacy programs across institutions. One key collaboration will be highlighted, our partnership with the Center for Student Wellbeing, demonstrating how our data literacy workshops impacted their work to support students. Finally, we will discuss how these workshops contribute to a culture of data literacy, benefiting both the individual partner and institution at large.

Keywords: Data literacy, Proactive Engagement, Equipping Partners, Culture, Relationship Building