Curricular Analytics in Higher Education

1. Introduction to Curricular Analytics 2. The Discovery of Curricular Structure SECTION 1: The Hidden Role of Curricular Structure in Student Success 3. Curricular Analytics and Holistic Student Success at the University of South Florida 4. The Role of Curricular Analytics in University-wide Student Success Initiatives at the University of Texas, San Antonio 5. Using Curricular Analytics to Advance Program Quality and Student Success: The Texas State University Case 6. Implementation of a Holistic Advisement Paradigm in the Clark Atlanta University School of Arts and Sciences and Leveraging Curricular Analytics 7. The Curricular Analytics Community: The Development of a Practitioner Network for Reducing Barriers and Scaling What Works 8. Curricular Analytics at the University of Illinois, Chicago 9. Reprint: Does Reducing Curricular Complexity Impact Student Success in Computer Science? SECTION 2: National Research Findings 10. Curricular Analytics Project: From Data Collection to Analytical Readiness 11. Understanding Graduation Rates Through Multilevel Modeling: Institutional, Programmatic, and Student-Level Influences on Timely Completion 12. Characterizing the Complexities of Academic Programs by Discipline SECTION 3: Change Management, Theoretical, and Policy Implications 13. Change Management for Curricular Analytics: Upper Leadership Roles 14. A Student’s Perspective 15. A Sociology of Curricular Analytics 16. A National Policy Perspective 17. Conclusion: The Future of Curricular Analytics Appendix A: Curricular Analytics: A Framework for Quantifying the Impact of Curricular Reforms and Pedagogical Innovations Appendix B: Glossary