Episode Title: Leading Through Data: Turning Assessment into Strategy

Podcast: Accreditation Unlocked: Navigating Higher Education Compliance

Host: Dr. Ken Clough, Accreditation Expert

Episode Summary: In this episode of Accreditation Unlocked, Dr. Ken Clough explores how higher education leaders can transform accreditation and assessment data from mere compliance paperwork into a powerful driver of strategy. Instead of seeing reports and findings as checkboxes, this episode shows how data becomes a compass for smarter decision-making.

Listeners will learn how to use data to align strategic planning with institutional mission, justify resource allocation, and demonstrate authentic continuous improvement. Dr. Clough also shares a leadership playbook filled with practical steps to avoid pitfalls, interpret findings effectively, and turn data into lasting institutional success. Whether you’re a president, provost, or accreditation liaison, this episode unlocks how to lead through data and create meaningful change.

Key Segments:

• The Leadership Mindset for Data-Driven Strategy
• Making Smarter Strategic Decisions
• Using Data to Guide Resource Allocation
• Turning Findings into Fixes: Continuous Improvement in Action
• The Leadership Playbook for Data-Driven Accreditation

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