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Survey Says...
How Fanshawe is leading the way in institutional research.
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, making informed decisions is paramount. By relying on data-driven insights, organizations can mitigate risks, optimize resources and identify growth opportunities. Fanshawe's dedication to this principle is setting the standard and exemplifying the broader significance of data - driven decision making.
The services provided by Fanshawe’s Institutional Research encompass the full research lifecycle, from survey design and data collection, to analysis and reporting. What makes Fanshawe unique is the commitment to using feedback surveys as a catalyst for improvement in academic offerings.
“As an institution that provides training and business services, Fanshawe actively collects and uses data to improve these services,” says Candace Miller, executive director of business development and strategic support. “This commitment to data-driven decision making has positioned Fanshawe as a leader in the field.”
“The team administers 90 to 100 surveys each year, 45 per cent of which are focused on training offered by the College’s Corporate Training Solutions (CTS),” says Krista Prokopick, data and survey coordinator with Institutional Research. “The results for CTS are overwhelmingly positive.”
A number of community partners have reached out to Fanshawe for assistance in designing and administrating surveys. One such partner is the Township of Malahide. They contacted Fanshawe to help administer an online community survey as one of its multiple data sources used in the development of their strategic plan. The data analysis provided by Fanshawe yielded valuable insights into the community's preferences and aspirations and provided the Township Council and staff with a solid foundation for strategic planning.
Fanshawe's data-driven approach not only sets a high standard for the College’s services but also serves as an example for organizations looking to make informed decisions.
