Ready Campus: A data-first approach to student success & well-being

Chapman Greer is a clinical instructor of Management and the 2018-2021 Faculty Senate Vice President. Dr. Greer is a co-chair of the General Education Taskforce, charged with leading a campus-wide review of The University of Alabama’s general education experiences and to develop a comprehensive plan for general education that connects the learning goals of the major, the work of Student Life, and a curriculum that further supports the development of curious learners, critical and creative thinkers, and informed and engaged citizens. Dr. Greer received both her MLIS in Library and Information Sciences and her PhD in English from The University of Alabama. Her current research focuses on application-based educational practices in project management, data visualization, and privacy calculus in digital communications. Dr. Greer also serves on the Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Subcommittee, where she served as co-chair for two years.

As Executive Director of the Data and Information Group, Michael LaMont is responsible for the management of the complete life cycle of student data for APS including the student information system, student-based applications, research and evaluation, and assessment. Michael believes in utilizing data as a mechanism to create beneficial change for his district and in the lives of all APS students. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech University and has worked with Atlanta Public Schools for 8 years.

Elise Lenthe is the Director of Research & Evaluation at Atlanta Public Schools, where she has worked since 2017. Prior to this role, she taught middle and high school math at Chicago Public Schools and worked at ZS Associates, a sales and marketing consulting firm. She obtained her master’s of education in secondary mathematics from Northwestern University and holds undergraduate degrees in industrial engineering and economics from Penn State University. Elise lives in Atlanta with her husband Phil and enjoys hiking, cooking, and home improvement projects.

Dr. Timothy Salazar is the Director of Analytics and Policy in the Division of Student Affairs at The University of Alabama. In his role, he acts as a consultant for all departments throughout the Division of Student Affairs seeking to use data to improve efficiency and effectiveness. His interests lie in big data and how data can improve the student experience with an emphasis on how programs impact underrepresented groups. He has 15 years of experience in analyzing programs and policy to seek improvement in key performance measures. Prior to coming to The University of Alabama he worked in the Department of Student Life Studies at Texas A&M University and for the Utah State Legislative Auditor General’s Office. He has presented his research and findings at numerous national and regional conferences