February 5, 2024
Delivering another beneficial round of information in the DAPIR Digest, where we share all things institutional data. Please, spread the knowledge by sharing this newsletter! If you were forwarded this newsletter, sign up to receive the DAPIR Digest directly to your inbox next time. Is there something you want us to cover? Drop us a line at dapir@provost.wisc.edu. Your input shapes our content!
 
Vote Now for BTAA Data Viz Championship!
Congratulations to Dr. Chloe Fouilloux (faculty/staff submission) and Prajakta Godbole (student submission) for representing UW–Madison at the inaugural BTAA Data Viz Championship. The BTAA's website has a complete list of faculty/staff and student entries from across the Big 10. 

It is now time to VOTE! The details: 

  • Voting is open through noon, February 16, 2024. 
  • Individuals can only vote once for the faculty/staff winner and once for the student winner.  
  • Individuals must be members of a Big Ten institution, as determined by the email address submitted on the voting form. 
The challenge will be won by the visualization with the most votes in each category. Let’s help make Dr. Chloe Fouilloux and Prajakta Godbole champions!

Each entrant will present their work at the Data Viz Showcase (advance registration required) on February 16 at 1 PM. At the end of the showcase, the challenge winners will be announced. More information about the showcase and other Love Data Week events available on DAPIR’s website. 
 
Vote for our staff/faculty submission!
Vote for our student submission!
 
Mark Your Calendars for Love Data Week Events, February 12 to 16
Register now for Love Data Week events! Choose from a number events including sessions that let you:

  • Gain survey data expertise with a panel that includes UW–Madison's Sara Lazenby, Institutional Policy Analyst with DAPIR.  
  • Discover how data is used to support student-athletes from Dan Roher, Assistant Athletic Director for Academic & Career Development at UW–Madison along with other Big 10 staff.
  • See the Data Viz Championship winners announced and listen to Dr. Chloe Fouilloux and Prajakta Godbole (Madison's representatives) discuss their submissions.
Events are open to all students, staff, and faculty of Big 10 institutions and the general public is also welcome. There is no charge to attend events, but registration is required. Additional event details are available on DAPIR's website.  ❤️
 
Time to Degree Predictors—First Update Post Pandemic
From 2013-2014 to 2022-2023, UW–Madison reduced the time-to-degree for the average bachelor's graduate by more than 3.5 months.  

Factors most affecting time-to-degree confirm findings from previous analyses, including:
  • consistent enrollment and completing enough credits each semester,
  • success in courses,
  • early progress toward major and degree requirements, and
  • financial aid for students from low-income households.

If you have questions, feedback, or requests for accessibility assistance for the Predictors of Time-to-Degree 2023 Update, contact Clare Huhn, Institutional Policy Analyst with DAPIR. 
 
Lumenaries: Obsolete Course Process Deadlines
The obsolete course process is quickly coming to a close. One of these actions must be completed for courses slated for discontinuation.

  • Approved waiver proposal through school/college governance—by February 16 OR
  • Approved discontinuation—by February 23 OR
  • Scheduled for summer (1244) or fall (1246)— by February 23. 

Any course on the obsolete course list not approved for a waiver or not scheduled, will be administratively discontinued after the February 23rd University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting. 
 
What's the Data Governance Council?  

The Data Governance Council manages and oversees UW-Madison’s Data Governance Program. Made up of campus officials with data management responsibilities, the council:

  • Manages data governance initiatives, including developing and managing the Institutional Data Policy.
  • Improves data quality and integrity by resolving issues like those collected in our Data Issue form.
  • Promotes data literacy, including Love Data Week.
 
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