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How Creating a Data-Driven University Led to a World Class Student Experience at Georgia State

GSU saw an opportunity to target resources through structured, data-driven interventions such as class redesign, supplemental instruction, first-year learning communities, and retention grants. In 2012, GSU partnered with EAB and extended this data-driven approach to academic tutoring

How Creating a Data-Driven University Can Lead to a World Class Student Experience

Georgia State University, Research University in Atlanta, GA

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George State University is a research university with a total enrollment of 25,945 and a graduation rate of 51%. GSU has historically served large populations of low-income and underrepresented minority students.

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Ten years ago, GSU's graduation rate hovered around 32% and was especially low for their growing population of low-income students. In 2011, GSU leadership implemented a plan to improve student outcomes, with government funding tied to these improvements.

GSU saw an opportunity to target resources through structured, data-driven interventions such as class redesign, supplemental instruction, first-year learning communities, and retention grants. In 2012, GSU partnered with EAB and extended this data-driven approach to academic tutoring.

GSU tutors use EAB to help students make smarter decisions, reduce time to degree, and lower their risk-contributing to a 3% increase in graduation rate since 2012.

Impact Highlights

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Making Impressive Gains Across All Students, Especially Special Populations

Moving the Dial on Graduation Outcomes

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Outperforming Peers With Low-Income Students

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Creating a Culture Where Numbers Matter

Targeting Resources With New Analytics

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Integrating EAB into the Tutoring Enterprise

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Making Better Decisions

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