Bonnie Thomas

About Bonnie Thomas

Data Governance is an essential part for the integrity and flow of accurate and consistent data. This allows the business/institution to leverage the data to create information which can then lead to action and decision based on solid knowledge. 20+ years of experience in higher education administration, specializing in student learning outcomes, administrative educational support unit assessment, program review, data governance, and data analysis. Provides leadership and project management for a comprehensive approach in leveraging data for unlocking the decision-making process. Transforms data analysis into succinct, easy to understand, contextual information for senior leadership, faculty, and staff. Serves as a peer reviewer for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Previous experience as an inpatient, outpatient, and family therapist with children and adolescents. Completed the SCUP Planning Institutes I, II, and and gained a valuable insight over the strategic planning process for institutions. Ideas, planning, and data analysis are the roadmap to success.

Experience

1. Director of Institutional Research

   Core Education

   Nov 2022 — Present

Education

• University of Scranton

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

  1984 — 1988

• Marywood University

  Ph.D., Human Development with a specialization in Counseling Psychology

  1996 — 2002

• Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)

  Certificate of Completition, SCUP Planning Institute I, II, and III

  2017 — 2018