Insights. Impact. Student Success.
A Snapshot from ORPE
Data Wranglers is ORPE’s new monthly update designed to keep the NMC community informed about current research, institutional insights, and data projects. Each edition will feature key findings, dashboard updates, and strategic planning highlights to support a culture of evidence-based decision making. Read more below.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Recent studies continue to show that students with a stronger sense of belonging experience:
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Higher pass rates
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Better persistence
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Improved mental health outcomes
Source: Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 2025
ORPE SNAPSHOT
NMC’s strategic planning work continues to prioritize:
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Student belonging
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Gateway course performance
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Advising engagement
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Early support systems
What We’re Exploring
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Linking belonging survey data with course success outcomes
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Expanding evaluation dashboards
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Identifying student groups with differing experiences
DASHBOARD CORNER
RECENTLY UPDATED / IN PROGRESS
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Course Demand Dashboard
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Belonging & Course Success Dashboards
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Strategic Plan KPI Framework
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Gateway Course Reporting
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EvalKIT Integration Projects
Good data doesn’t replace conversation — it improves it.
Thanks for partnering with ORPE to support informed, student-centered decision making across NMC.