Webinar Announced: How Temple University Used Data to Turn a Setback into a Success Story, presented by Rapid Insight

CONWAY, N.H., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, bring the importance of data to the forefront of everyone's mind. In an upcoming free webinar, David Kaiser of Temple University's Fox School of Business will discuss how addressing a crisis ushered in an unprecedented ability for the entire institution to access data strategically. The webinar will take place on Thursday, June 18th at 2 PM ET (11 AM PT).

The webinar will illustrate how building relationships and partnerships enables university-wide improvements to the strategic application of analytics. It will feature David Kaiser, the Senior Director of Strategic Analytics at Temple University's Fox School of Business, and James Cousins, Analyst Manager at Rapid Insight.

Topics of discussion will include how data can be used to break down silos between departments and start conversations about collaborative initiatives, determine which classes can be held online and which can only take place in person, improve curriculum development, qualify faculty, and increase the efficacy of scholarship programs.

"With as much praise and discussion as advanced analysis techniques get, David's work reminds me of the basic but critical need for strong partnerships around data," said James Cousins, Rapid Insight Analyst Manager. "The scope of his data warehousing effort and the collaboration he's introduced for operational insights is inspiring."

Mike Laracy, Founder and President of Rapid Insight, said, "Higher Education is facing a series of compounding crises. David Kaiser's insight and experience will be very valuable when determining how to adapt and recover to arrive at a stronger, more data-informed position when the crisis subsides."

This webinar focuses on a topic that is timely and urgent. Colleges and universities nationwide are working to create data-informed strategies to deal with the continuing impact of COVID-19, and this webinar will offer insight into methods of building lasting change out of the impact of a crisis.

To learn more about this webinar and to register, click here.

About Temple University's Fox School of Business:
The vision of Temple University's Fox School of Business is to transform student lives, develop leaders, and impact our local and global communities through excellence and innovation in education and research.

The Fox School's research institutes and centers as well as 200+ full-time faculty provide access to market-leading technologies and foster a collaborative and creative learning environment that offers more than curriculum—it offers an experience. Coupled with its leading student services, the Fox School ensures that its graduates are fully prepared to enter the job market.

The flexibility and responsiveness of our knowledge-creating research faculty allows the school to address the needs of industry and generate courses and programs in emerging fields. As a leader in business research, the Fox School values interdisciplinary approaches and translational research that influence and impact real-world problems. Our research informs an adaptive curriculum, supports innovation in teaching and prepares students for the ever-changing business environment.

About Rapid Insight:
Rapid Insight is a leading provider of business intelligence and automated predictive analytics software. With a specialty in higher education and a focus on ease of use and efficiency, Rapid Insight products enable users to turn their raw data into actionable information. The company's analytic software simplifies the extraction and analysis of data, enabling institutions with student populations of all sizes to fully utilize their information for data-informed decision making. For more information, visit http://www.rapidinsight.com.

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