| Building a Smarter University: Big Data, Innovation, and Analytics Contributor(s): Lane, Jason E. (Editor), Zimpher, Nancy L. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 143845452X ISBN-13: 9781438454528 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Higher - Education | Computers & Technology - Education | Educational Policy & Reform |
| Dewey: 378.002 |
| LCCN: 2014008138 |
| Series: SUNY Series, Critical Issues in Higher Education |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 5.99" W x 9.29" (1.06 lbs) 342 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Big Data movement and the renewed focus on data analytics are transforming everything from healthcare delivery systems to the way cities deliver services to residents. Now is the time to examine how this Big Data could help build smarter universities. While much of the cutting-edge research that is being done with Big Data is happening at colleges and universities, higher education has yet to turn the digital mirror on itself to advance the academic enterprise. Institutions can use the huge amounts of data being generated to improve the student learning experience, enhance research initiatives, support effective community outreach, and develop campus infrastructure. This volume focuses on three primary themes related to creating a smarter university: refining the operations and management of higher education institutions, cultivating the education pipeline, and educating the next generation of data scientists. Through an analysis of these issues, the contributors address how universities can foster innovation and ingenuity in the academy. They also provide scholarly and practical insights in order to frame these topics for an international discussion. |