Institutional Research: Making data available to drive strategic decision making

LIVE WEBINAR

Presenter: Brooklyn Coyle, Performance Analysis, University of the Sunshine Coast

Facilitator: Lisa Bolton, AAIR Executive Committee member

Biography

Brooklyn Coyle is a higher-education leader who brings extensive private-sector commercial expertise to the sector. At the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Brooklyn drives executive decision-making in enrolment strategy, strategic planning, analytics, and performance reporting, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights. With a strong track record in the private sector leading strategy, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery, Brooklyn applies a results-oriented approach that balances regulatory requirements with market dynamics. This commercial grounding informs a pragmatic style that strengthens evidence-based decisions and enables effective cross-functional execution. Known for crisp analysis and collaborative leadership, Brooklyn supports institutional strategy through insights and analytics that deliver impact for students, staff, and communities.

Abstract

The delivery of UniSC’s Strategic Plan 2025–2028 is supported by a new Institutional Research (IR) Framework designed to embed evidence-based insights at every stage of decision making. This presentation introduces the model and its practical application in driving outcomes across the institution.

At its core, the framework identifies key value drivers that link institutional research to strategic priorities. These drivers are operationalised through a structured institutional research cycle ensuring research activities are purposeful, transparent, and outcome focused.

The session will also outline the institutional research engagement approach, which emphasises cross functional collaboration and partnering for impact to translate analytics into decisions that matter for students, staff, and communities. Finally, the presentation will showcase the suite of institutional research outputs, from deliverables and design principles to integration mechanisms, that make data accessible, actionable, and strategically aligned.

Delegates will gain practical insights into how a deliberately designed IR model can strengthen institutional agility, enhance evidence-based planning, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. By connecting strategy, research, and implementation, this framework offers a replicable approach for universities seeking to maximise the value of institutional research in an era of complexity and change.

Pricing:

• Members: FREE

• Non-members: $75.74 (AUD$65 + GST + booking fee)

THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAR AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED.