The Data Analysts Group (DAG) is a dynamic and collaborative team within the EHE community, dedicated to the art and science of data analytics. This initiative, launched in Spring 2023, embraces a College-wide, team-based approach to empower data enthusiasts across various EHE departments. DAG comprises dedicated individuals, representing different facets of our community.
Goals
Our primary goal is to equip our members with the skills and knowledge required for effective data analysis. Through weekly check-in meetings, we review ongoing projects, chart progress, and overcome challenges. Our training curriculum covers a range of topics, including Graduate Recruitment, Student Records, Enrollment, Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis, and data visualization using Tableau. We foster a learning environment through virtual classrooms and cross-training sessions, preparing our members to tackle recurring tasks with ease.
As the DAG initiative gathers momentum, it allows IR@EHE staff to delegate tasks that members can complete independently. Our group is the embodiment of collaborative data analysis, providing valuable insights that enhance our educational and research endeavors.
Our Team
Andy Zircher, M.A., M.T.D.A.
Institutional Research Manager
As an undergraduate at Ohio State Lima, Andy found his interest for work in higher education. He completed both an M.A. in Student Affairs and Higher Education at Wright State University and a Masters in Translational Data Analysis at Ohio State University. Andy started his career as an academic advisor at OSU in 2004 and came to the College of Education and Human Ecology in 2007. Bringing years of experience in data acquisition and analysis, in 2019 Andy became the Manager of EHE Institutional Research.
Jena Bernth, M.A.
Academic Services Coordinator
Jena has worked at Ohio State for just over 10 years as an Academic Counselor, Specialist, and Coordinator. She has primarily worked for the Department of Teaching & Learning, managing the schedule of classes and coordinating Graduate Associate assignments with college and department leadership. Her experience with analyzing enrollment data peaked her interest in data analytics. She earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Nonprofit Administration from Grand Valley State University.
Susie Mauck, Ph.D.
Research Development Specialist
Susie was a public elementary school teacher before completing her doctorate at OSU in the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE), Quantitative Research, Evaluation, and Measurement program. She specializes in quantitative methodology and has been supporting the work of the faculty and students in EHE since 2015. Susie manages the quantitative methodology consulting team and supports the QMC office in general. Her research interests center around quantitative measurement and psychometrics.