DEI PRACTITIONER AS DATA ANALYST: Using Data Analysis to Drive Cultural and Institutional Change
WHO WE ARE Joel Sohn Amila Williams Jonathan Lee Director of Community & Equity Associate Dean of Students Assistant Director of Admissions
3 OUR COMMUNITY OUR SERVICES Customers are the source of real growth with practical expertise.
Episcopal High School Alexandria, VA 100% Boarding Community 450 Students, 17 Countries, 30 States 70+ Full-time Faculty. 80% Live on Campus Major Metropolitan Area 8 miles from the White House, Capitol Building 2 Major International Airports and Public Transportation Rooted in Tradition Founded in 1839. One of nation’s oldest honor codes. Intentionally Diverse 17 Countries and 30 States Represented 32% Students of Color 50% Girls, 50% Boys
WHO ARE YOU? WHAT KIND OF DATA DO YOU WANT?
TYPES OF DATA WE COLLECT ADMISSIONS HIRING ALUMNI STUDENT LIFE FEEDBACK DEAN’S OFFICE
DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 7 TYPES OF DATA Leaves From Campus Weekend, Day, Athletic, and Misc. Commitments Attendance Daily Classes, Practices, Required Events Discipline Dress Code, Attendance Concerns, Major School Rules
WHAT THE DATA SUGGESTED 8 A HOLISTIC PICTURE Leaves From Campus Specific students consistently leaving campus Attendance Specific students consistently missing / late to classes Discipline Specific teacher reporting on dress code
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WITH INFRACTIONS BY GENDER BINARY 95% 81%
DRESS CODE BY GENDER BINARY 45% 55% 133 REPORTS
CLASS ABSENCE BY GENDER BINARY BOYS 3X MORE LIKELY
WHERE ARE OUR STUDENTS? ABSENCES AND MISSED RESPONSIBILITIES 46 71 76 232 443 2442 Breakfast Planned Chapel 7 Class Tardy
LEVELS GIVEN FOR INFRACTIONS LEVEL 1 1,821 LEVEL 2 849 LEVEL 3 167 LEVEL 4 21
TOP TEN PERCENT OF STUDENTS REPORTED 72% 20% 35% 11% BOYS BLACK SOC INT. 10% POPULATION 13% POPULATION 50% POPULATION 32% POPULATION
WHERE WE HOPE TO GO
Where We Have Been 16 KEY DATES RELATED TO DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING SPRING SPRING SUMMER FALL SPRING 2017 2018 2018 2018 2019 WESSLER STRATEGIC PLAN STUDENT ACTIVITIES WEEKEND LEAVES ADMISSIONS AUDIT CLIMATE REPORT SENIOR ADMIN ROLE ENGAGEMENT DAY LEAVES SCORING RUBRIC INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACCREDITATION AND SIGN UPS FOOD ORDERING CANDIDATE ANALYSIS 33 page Report (External) New Mission Statement 24 page Report (Internal) 37 page Report (Internal) 38 page Report (Internal) Qualitative Data Only Core Beliefs / Portrait Qualitative & Quantitative Qualitative & Quantitative Qualitative & Quantitative Leadership Team Only Community & Diversity Leadership & Student Life Leadership & Student Life Dir. of Admissions / HoS
Where We Have Been 17 KEY DATES RELATED TO DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING SPRING SPRING SUMMER FALL SPRING 2017 2018 2018 2018 2019 WESSLER STRATEGIC PLAN STUDENT ACTIVITIES WEEKEND LEAVES ADMISSIONS AUDIT CLIMATE REPORT SENIOR ADMIN ROLE ENGAGEMENT DAY LEAVES SCORING RUBRIC INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACCREDITATION AND SIGN UPS FOOD ORDERING CANDIDATE ANALYSIS 33 page Report (External) New Mission Statement 24 page Report (Internal) 37 page Report (Internal) 38 page Report (Internal) Qualitative Data Only Core Beliefs / Portrait Qualitative & Quantitative Qualitative & Quantitative Qualitative & Quantitative Leadership Team Only Community & Diversity Leadership & Student Life Leadership & Student Life Dir. of Admissions / HoS
Data-Driven Decision-Making Analysis Phase Launch Analyzed Data Clear Messaging Workshopped Data Implementing New Programs Shared Data Staying on Course 2017 2018 2019 Global View Working Phase Assess Anecdotal Evidence Recruited Early Adopters Evaluate Early Success Built Coalitions Aligned Visions Investigate Implications Collected Data Generated Ideas Reiterate / ReDesign
Data-Driven Decision-Making Analysis Phase Launch Clear Messaging Analyzed Data Implementing New Programs Workshopped Data Staying on Course Shared Data 2017 2018 2019 Global View Working Phase Assess Anecdotal Evidence Recruited Early Adopters Evaluate Early Success Built Coalitions Aligned Visions Investigate Implications Collected Data Generated Ideas Reiterate / ReDesign
DATA ANALYSIS PROTOCOL 20 SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVE / PROJECT ZERO 04 DEPERSONALIZE THE DATA REFLECT EXTERNAL PERSON FACILITATE IMPLY 03 SELECT & STICK TO PROTOCOL 02 DEBRIEF THE EXPERIENCE INTERPRET DESCRIBE 01
KEY TAKEAWAYS 21 WHAT WE DISCOVERED 92% 73% 91% 79% Percentage of Girls Percentage of Boys Percentage of SOC Percentage of White Who Signed Up Who Signed Up Who Signed Up Students Who Signed Up
KEY TAKEAWAYS 22 WHAT WE DISCOVERED 89% 78% 89% 77% Percentage of FA Percentage of Full Pay Percentage of 9th Grade Percentage of 11th Students Who Signed Up Students Who Signed Up Who Signed Up Students Who Signed Up
SWOT Analysis 23 Strengths FA STUDENTS FREQUENTLY S W EXPLORING CITY AND ACTIVITIES Weaknesses STUDENTS ACROSS DIFFERENT GROUPS NOT INTERACTING ON WEEKENDS O T Opportunities BUILD INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY BONDS EXTEND POSITIVE CULTURE OF DORM GAMES Threats INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IS SLOW STUDENTS FEEL FORCED TO PARTICIPATE
Data-Driven Decision-Making Analysis Phase Launch Analyzed Data Clear Messaging Workshopped Data Implementing New Programs Shared Data Staying on Course 2017 2018 2019 Global View Assess Anecdotal Evidence Evaluate Early Success Working Phase Built Coalitions Investigate Implications Collected Data Reiterate / ReDesign Recruited Early Adopters Aligned Visions Generated Ideas
EMPATHY 360 25 STUDENTS FACULTY
HOW MIGHT WE? How might we make weekend activities where the 1 individual desires and developmental needs of all students are met? How might we make the weekend more communal and 2 meaningful? How might we create balance between weekday and 3 weekend duty without adding resources? How might we frame the weekend as an opportunity to 4 grow courage in our students?
SCAMPER 27 Interaction Design Foundation COMBINE MODIFY ELIMINATE PUT TO SUBSTITUTE ADAPT REARRANGE ANOTHER USE
SCAMPER 28 Interaction Design Foundation COMBINE MODIFY ELIMINATE PUT TO SUBSTITUTE ADAPT REARRANGE ANOTHER USE Can we do more community wide events? Can we substitute provided activities with created/student-led activities? Can we use Friday nights as an on-campus night? Can we use Friday nights for curricular activities like plays? Sundays for matinees?
SCAMPER 29 Interaction Design Foundation COMBINE MODIFY ELIMINATE PUT TO SUBSTITUTE ADAPT REARRANGE ANOTHER USE Can we combine curricular work with cultural activities--plays? Can we do service learning as large school groups/activities? Can we combine classes with the weekend? Can we combine athletics events with weekend?
SCAMPER 30 Interaction Design Foundation COMBINE MODIFY ELIMINATE PUT TO SUBSTITUTE ADAPT REARRANGE ANOTHER USE Can we adapt/change what is actually considered “weekend”? To include Sunday evenings? Friday evenings?
SCAMPER 31 Interaction Design Foundation COMBINE MODIFY ELIMINATE PUT TO SUBSTITUTE ADAPT REARRANGE ANOTHER USE Can we modify the lights-out time on Saturday night? Can we require students to attend activities? X number per semester?
SCAMPER 32 Interaction Design Foundation COMBINE MODIFY ELIMINATE PUT TO SUBSTITUTE ADAPT REARRANGE ANOTHER USE Can we have activities for the faculty/staff?
SCAMPER 33 Interaction Design Foundation COMBINE MODIFY ELIMINATE PUT TO SUBSTITUTE ADAPT REARRANGE ANOTHER USE Can we eliminate any activity that doesn’t recieve a critical mass? Can we eliminate Friday sign-outs? Can we eliminate weekend leaves? Can we eliminate Sunday activities?
SCAMPER 34 Interaction Design Foundation COMBINE MODIFY ELIMINATE PUT TO SUBSTITUTE ADAPT REARRANGE ANOTHER USE Can we prioritize communal events (athletics/arts) over student activities? Can we align the events with the communal activities?
Episcopal High School Alexandria, VA 100% Boarding Community 450 Students, 17 Countries, 30 States 70+ Full-time Faculty. 80% Live on Campus Major Metropolitan Area 8 miles from the White House, Capitol Building 2 Major International Airports and Public Transportation Rooted in Tradition Founded in 1839. One of nation’s oldest honor codes. Intentionally Diverse 17 Countries and 30 States Represented 32% Students of Color 50% Girls, 50% Boys
COMMUNITY WEEKENDS House Cup Pop-Up Weekend Fun Dorm Prizes Each Community Weekend Includes Performing and Visual Arts Easy for Students to Engage
Data-Driven Decision-Making Launch Analysis Phase Clear Messaging Analyzed Data Workshopped Data Implement New Programs Shared Data Stay on Course 2017 2018 2019 Global View Working Phase Assess Anecdotal Evidence Recruited Early Adopters Evaluate Early Success Built Coalitions Aligned Visions Investigate Implications Collected Data Generated Ideas Reiterate / ReDesign
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