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Data analytics is undergoing an evolution through effective data use to support both operational and learning analytics models. However, this evolution will require that institutional leaders transform their data systems to best support the needs of application modeling and use their intuition to help drive the development of better analytical models for the future.

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kisling-r--mdReid Kisling, Ph.D., is currently the Vice-President of Student Development and Chief Information and Effectiveness Officer at Western Seminary, Portland, OR. Reid received a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent
University.

peterson-a--mdAndrew Peterson, Ph.D., is Vice-President for Educational Innovation and Global Outreach at Western Seminary, Portland, OR. Andy received a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from the University of Pittsburgh.

nisbet-r--mdRobert Nisbet, Ph.D., is a retired data scientist who has written many books in the field of data analytics. Bob continues as an Instructor in the Predictive Analytics Certificate Program at UC Irvine teaching the Applications of Predictive Analytics and Effective Data Preparation courses in the program. Bob received his Ph.D. in Ecosystem Analysis and Modeling from Arizona State University.

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