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s housing and residence life departments think more deeply about students and their
success, campuses become increasingly focused on data to drive efforts; this data can be
useful in many ways, creating profiles and comparisons as mental models to help describe
students and programs. Departments are interested in knowing about which students
they are serving, as well as what programs, activities, and services are provided. For example, a
department may want to create a profile of residents who are satisfied with or learning from their
housing experience. Statistical analysis can be used to highlight the differences between those who
are satisfied with their residential experience and those who are not. These data-focused mental
models can have real power because they not only use data, but also begin to examine a broader
range of student experiences, beyond that represented by an isolated story or a single trigger.
The downside to these models is that they
can be misinterpreted. A comparison may show,
for example, that students living in apartments
are less likely to get involved in residence life
programs than are those in traditional residence
halls. This does not necessarily mean that they do
not want to get involved, that different programs
are needed, or that the department needs to
focus more on programs in apartments. Those
explanations are merely interpretations of what
the attendance numbers mean. Ultimately, these
mental models assume the importance of data, but
interpretations may also come from other mental

models. A common story may be that students are
not as likely to attend programs on the weekends
because the campus is perceived as a commuter
campus where students often go home on the
weekends. If data confirm low attendance, the data
is not necessarily confirming that particular story.
When professionals use this mental model, it is
important for them to think through the various
possible interpretations and not simply assume the
truth behind the data.
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Contents
Vision
Just In
Calendar
Your ACUHO-I
Transitions
Res Life
Special Focus
Regroup
ACUHO-I Awards
Thinking Ahead
Working Overtime
Conversations
First Takes
Around Student Affairs
New Members
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