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[SERIES: Industry Insights Season 3 with Traci Steehler

Industry Insights - Episode 5: Turning Numbers Into Action

June 16, 2026
12:00 PM EST
Virtual
Industry Insight Series
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How are you leveraging data to drive change on your campus?

Mark your calendars for June 16th at 12 PM (ET) for another can't-miss episode of Industry Insights with Traci Steehler (Director for Student Success & Engagement at Suitable). In her fifth episode, Traci welcomes representatives from the Consortium of Organizations on Student Affairs Assessment (COSAA) for a timely panel discussion on the growing importance of using data to continuously improve and inspire real change in Student Affairs.

 

Today, many institutions are inundated with data, sitting on a treasure trove of information. Yet, they still find themselves stuck in a ‘data-trap, meaning they are data-rich but fail to put it to good use. Why? According to NASPA’s 2025 Top Issues survey, 69% of senior leaders struggle to translate data into actionable insights for decision-making. VPSAs find it hard to prove value to the Provost, and frontline staff are often too stretched to make assessment a priority. The challenge isn't collecting more numbers—it's moving past the spreadsheet to drive campus change.

Panel topics include:

  • Storytelling without a data science degree or team member.
  • Closing the loop: moving from knowing to doing, collaboration, and translating value.
  • Turning niche data into impact statements that resonate with stakeholders.
  • Live questions/topics from the audience!

Agenda

Tuesday, June 16 12:00PM-12:05PM

Opening Remarks

Join Traci Steehler for a brief icebreaker!

Tuesday, June 16 12:05PM-12:45PM

Turning Numbers Into Action - Data Storytelling with COSAA

Traci welcomes representatives from the Consortium of Organizations on Student Affairs Assessment (COSAA) for a timely panel discussion on the growing importance of using data to continuously improve and inspire real change in Student Affairs.

Tuesday, June 16 12:45PM-1:00PM

Q&A with Speakers!

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Speakers

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Traci Steehler

Director of Student Success and Engagement, Suitable

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Renee Delgaldo Riley

President of Student Affairs Assessment Leaders

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