This award recognizes data-driven programs that support on-campus living Posted Thursday, July 22, 2021 @ 1:09 PM While residence life looked different this past academic year, for many it maintained the important function of keeping students connected and engaged. Skyfactor Benchworks, a Macmillan Learning company, recognized a record number of colleges using data-driven programs to support on campus living with the Assessment and Impact Award for Housing and Residence Life. The 2021 winners reflect diversity in institution type, size, location, and initiatives, including: Miles Community College, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Oxford College of Emory University, The University of Tampa, University of Alaska Southeast, University of Central Florida and University of Northern Colorado. The University of Central Florida was recognized for significant improvement to survey scores related to sense of community. Their department made major changes as a result of COVID-19, including modifications to their residential curriculum, earlier connections with new students prior to the start of the year, and intentional efforts to connect students with programs and organizations. The winners were selected this spring through the company’s data-driven process. Macmillan Learning’s Analytics & Research Team analyzed multiple years of data from the ACUHO-I/Benchworks Resident Assessment to identify programs with both consistently high scores and significant improvements in survey scores. Institutions using the Resident Assessment were also allowed to self-nominate for the award. The team then interviewed staff from these campuses to learn about the efforts and initiatives in place at each program. An external review team of experts in the profession then blind reviewed and scored each finalist on a rubric. Back