Tina Finneran

SVP Institutional Research, Analytics & Consulting @ Bowdoin College, Sustainable striver

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

@air4data keynote @harper reminds us how difficult it is to build AI that has constraints, true understanding.

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

How to support democracy? @TimothyDSnyder suggests subscribe to newspaper - support factual journalism and read beyond your bubble “State ofDemocracy” @BowdoinCollege series.

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

Great discussions @BowdoinCollege History Dept on #1619Project Prof Sturman reminds us, “History is part of nation building...it is always contentious.”

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

@jgieseking @ilenekalish @NYUpress Congrats @jgieseking Love the colorful cover. Look forward to reading. Missing #NYC and it’s vibrancy these days.

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

Appreciate that the #EDUCAUSEEnterprise organizers prioritize attendees committing to action and facilitating accountability partners. #gratitude

[Robinson Neidhardt @rneidhardt]

At #EDUCAUSEEnterprise Analytics, it's not just learning about other institutions but working together on actions that apply to you!

[Ellen Peters @LNPeters]

Biases are baked into our algorithms, says Denise Madasen. Are you mindful of the biases in your analytics work? #ethics #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Dr. Lindsay Wayt @WaytNoMore]

“Students want more data, not less”—David Troutman talking about #seekUT at #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

John Ambrose @michiganstateu: “tools allow for more conversations...admissions seems less like magic” Goal of analytics is understanding and more conversations, less magic. Or do you want magic? #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

.@michiganstateu with @Deloitte created dashboards for stakeholders at various levels to move from YOY comparisons to targets, and move culture toward accountability #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Robinson Neidhardt @rneidhardt]

Start with something small, to show quick answers. The "skateboard" approach can help build that data centered view, by starting with one piece to increase buy in. #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

Relevant to data warehousing and #analytics #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

Michael Sprague from #HamiltonCollege shares challenges of small-school #analytics: what is noise v. trend; privacy; limited staff wearing multiple hats #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Daniel Riehs @riehs]

Analytics showed @UMBC faculty that students struggling with STEM majors left the University, they didn’t just switch programs. Changes were made to keep those students. #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

@GinaJohnsonIR @MoranTechnology Yes, usage stats are one level. The other level is what actions have they affected, per @LNPeters definition of analytics.

[Ellen Peters @LNPeters]

Maximize existing talent, recognize long term, focus on the USE of data. Thanks, Elisa Hertz @guttmancc #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Ellen Peters @LNPeters]

In collaboration, everyone gets a say, but not everyone gets their way. Great take away, San Cannon! #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

.@guttmancc invest in talent means throwing the org chart out the window #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

Names and #UI matter. Renamed “Predicted GPA” to “Similar student GPA” after feedback from advisors to convey not deterministic. #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

In Penn State’s #AI prototype model limited data invested to which data advisors have access. Working on students bill of rights. #EDUCAUSEEnterprise

[Tina Finneran @CMFinneran]

Penn State “Data science is bleeding edge for higher education” Lots of policy and ethical questions #EDUCAUSEEnterprise