MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs, has joined WCET’s Predictive Analytics Reporting (PAR) Framework, a ground-breaking project exploring effective uses of big data predictive analytics to improve student success. A snapshot of Capella and what makes it unique is available through the university’s infographic. The learning and career outcomes of Capella’s students and alumni can be found at www.capellaresults.org.
The PAR Framework uses pattern strategy to predict risks to student retention, and allows institutions to proactively ensure that barriers are removed and retention problems reduced. The goal of this research is to validate and extend the PAR Framework data model, data definitions and research and analysis protocols developed by PAR Framework partners during the successful PAR Framework proof of concept demonstration in early 2012. These implementation efforts will offer institutions easy to understand resources, including reports, dashboards and decision-support tools, to anticipate threats to student achievement, and remove barriers to student success before they become problems.
“Capella University is proud to be a part of this project because of the commitment it shows to improving the experience of our students and helping them reach their aspirations for a credential,” said Scott Kinney, president of Capella University.
As one of 10 new implementation institutions joining the six founding PAR Framework partner institutions, Capella will contribute data to a shared data set that will exceed 1 million anonymized student records.
“With 16 participating institutions and over 1 million anonymized student records in the shared data set, it will be possible for the PAR Framework to pursue our goal of identifying trends that contribute to student success, program momentum, and online course completion,” noted Dr. Phil Ice, principal investigator for the PAR Framework. “The cross section of community college, 4-year and for-profit institutions featuring everything from traditional to progressive and competency-based programs will significantly advance our modeling capabilities.”
More information about the PAR Framework and its partner institutions can be found on the PAR Framework website at http://parframework.org.
About Capella University
Capella University is an accredited
online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality
online degree programs for working adults. About 75 percent of Capella
students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral degree programs
in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland
security, human resource management, human services, information
technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology,
public administration, public health, public safety, and social work.
Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information
technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. Within those areas,
Capella currently offers 149 graduate and undergraduate specializations
and 21 certificate programs. More than 36,000 learners were enrolled as
of June 30, 2012, from all 50 states and 59 other countries. Capella is
committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing
balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in
Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu
or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and
is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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About WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)
The
WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) is a
cooperative, membership-driven, non-profit provider of solutions and
services that accelerate the adoption of effective practices and
policies, advancing excellence in technology-enhanced teaching and
learning in higher education. More information about WCET’s
institutional membership resources, services and common interest groups
can be found on WCET’s website, http://wcet.wiche.edu.