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SDD16: Interpreting Data in 5 Steps: Learning from Countries with the Most Vacation Days
Hours: 1.5
Objective: Learn the basics of data analysis.
We will review intriguing data describing vacation days offered in various countries around the world, and learn basic steps to understanding and interpreting data presented in reports. Please come and join your colleagues as we study an interesting topic and apply an easy approach to interpreting a variety of data. After this session you will be able to share our 5-step approach with your students. NOTE: This workshop will not provide a review of statistical methods or analyses.
F.C. Caranikas, Ph.D.., is an Institutional Studies Analyst in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability. Dr. Caranikas has more than 25 years of experience designing and conducting research studies and surveys, including seven years directing institutional research at various colleges, three years as senior research analyst at the Texas Center for Educational Research, and four years as a research analyst at ACC. She has 10 years teaching experience, and has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Caranikas earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration at Arizona State University.
Daniel OHanlon has been Coordinator of Institutional Planning & Assessment in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability for more than five years. Mr. OHanlon has more than 20 years of experience analyzing and improving management systems in organizations. He has seven years of experience conducting planning, assessment, and training to support organizational effectiveness; 10 years of experience managing businesses in the hotel-restaurant industry; and 10 years of experience in transportation and logistics. He served for two years as project manager for large-scale FEMA disaster recovery projects and funding relating to hurricane damage in Texas. Mr. OHanlon earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Planning Public Policy Administration/ Environmental Design from the State University of New York University at Buffalo. He holds an Associate in Science degree from Monroe Community College, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership at Tarleton State University. |
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