The common phrase, "I am not a data person," suggests that some campus professionals may not fully understand their capacity and potential to contribute to data-related activities. This book is intended to: 




The common phrase, "I am not a data person," suggests that some campus professionals may not fully understand their capacity and potential to contribute to data-related activities. This book is intended to: 

• Provide context for the levels at which professionals are comfortable using data,
  
• Help readers identify the areas where they should strengthen their knowledge,
  
• Offer tangible examples of how professionals can make data contributions at their current and future knowledge level; and 
  
• Inspire readers to take the initiative to engage in data projects.
  

The book includes a set of self-assessment questions and a companion set of action steps and available resources to help readers accept their identity as a data person. The project also includes an annotated list of at least 20 indicators that any higher education professional can examine without sophisticated data analyses.