What is Data For All?
Educate and empower all students at Belmont to have the necessary data literacy to thrive within their professional careers. It is also an initiative to identify and provide education and inspiration to the community to change their mindset on the use of data and to become data-driven in their decision-making.
Our Objectives
- All students should be able to attain Data Exposure and Literacy through their coursework.
- Students can attain Data Proficiency or Data Fluency through specific curriculum and/or data-enhanced co-curriculum or extra curriculum.
Data Mindset Framework
What is the Data Mindset Framework?
A systematic approach to think differently about situations to provide a data-driven approach to problem solving.
Why a Data Mindset Framework?
Too often problem solving starts with a vaguely defined problem and then jumps to conclusions. This process allows for individuals to properly define and investigate the problem prior to providing appropriate solutions.
What is the POWER of Data?
- Starts conversations that can lead to action.
- Convenes diverse stakeholders.
- Levels the playing field for a conversation.
- Defines a dilemma that is measurable and actionable.
- Creates connections.
- Is objective if presented correctly.
- Allows everyone to be part of the conversation.
- Creates actionable stories.
Dilemma
Questions to Spark
Challenging situation involving choices and/or questions.
Data
Investigate to Equip
Capturing of an imperfect view of reality.
Insight
Explore to Focus
An accurate, deep visualization and interpretation of a person or data.
Action
Storytelling to Empower
Process of executing to achieve an aim and/or measurable goals.Want To Get Involved?
Interested in joining forces or contributing your expertise? Reach out and let’s explore exciting opportunities together.
(615) 460-6278data@belmont.edu