Data-Driven Decision Making Tools

HEMS and its partner organizations have developed a number of data analysis tools to assist the U.S. Department of Education, state systems of higher education, academic institutions, and private foundations with their continuous program improvement needs.

Online Data Collection and Reporting

HEMS can streamline your data collection and reporting requirements using a variety of online and offline tools. Online applications include an e-grantmaking system for the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), a longitudinal student tracking system for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), and a survey reporting tool for the GRAMMY Foundation. More...

Higher Education Recruitment and Retention

HEMS recognizes the need for colleges and universities to be able to recruit prospective students using the wealth of data available to the public. Currently, HEMS is assisting Shimer College in targeting and analyzing prospective students using the latest Census 2000 demographics. More...

Peer Comparison Data Reports

In collaboration with JBL Associates, Inc., HEMS has developed financial ratios reports that depict your institution's financial strengths and weaknesses relative to a peer group of institutions. More...

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