Viola Simpson

About Viola Simpson

Experienced Executive Advisory with a demonstrated history of working with data driven models in higher education. A Data Ambassador who has a deep understanding and skill set in Data Analysis, Statistics, Research, Reporting, Visualizations, and Strategic & Operational Planning. Excels at collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to ensure organizational goals are attained.

Experience

1. Assistant Provost

   Fairleigh Dickinson University

   Jan 2020 — Present · NJ, US

   Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of a system of integrated planning, assessment, and evaluation across the institution to include research and analysis, environmental scanning, peer comparisons, benchmarking, trend analysis, key performance indicators, and reporting progress on initiatives to institutional decision making and actions.*Provides guidance and support to the President, Provost, and senior leadership in planning, policy, strategic initiatives, and institutional improvement.*Develops statistical models and/or customized analyses to support enrollment, retention, and graduation goals for the University.*Collaborates with Information Technology, Finance, Admissions, Enrollment Management, Student Services, and other University offices to develop and implement an integrated plan to ensure integrity of data from all sources, both internal and external.*Conducts data mining to provide predictive analytics in support of the strategic plan.Coordinates reporting efforts to eliminate redundancy and increase effectiveness.*Prepares data and communications for review, submission, and/or information sharing with a range of internal and external stakeholders including the Department of Higher Education, Board of Trustees, accrediting entities, and government agencies.*Consults and supports planning, goal setting, and assessment work with an equity lens across academic departments, student support services, and administrative areas.*Coordinates the submission of data to government and accrediting agencies and to external consortia.*Creating a campus-wide data culture through self service dashboards, training videos, office hours, and town halls.*IPEDS Keyholder.

Education

• Clemson University

  Bachelor of Science (BSc)

  2000 — 2003

• Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Institutional Research
• Editing
• Statistics
• Teaching
• Qualitative Research
• Curriculum Design
• University Teaching
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Higher Education