<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span id="m_6638854193328401907gmail-docs-internal-guid-8b714d5d-7fff-2919-3ecd-c32ca1e7e380"><font face="times new roman, serif"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Data Matters: Monthly Updates from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Welcome to the April edition of </span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Data Matters</span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">! As we look toward the end of the academic year, we’re highlighting a range of initiatives that connect our campus to the wider community and support SUNY Plattsburgh’s strategic goals. From collaborative research to new programming and campus-wide conversations, there's a lot happening—and we’re excited to share updates, opportunities, and ideas for what’s ahead.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Data Spotlight: Engage the North Country Region</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Supporting the Plattsburgh Next strategic plan, SUNY Plattsburgh supports many research and outreach initiatives that deepen engagement with the North Country region—ranging from health and well-being to environmental stewardship, business development, education, and community relations. These efforts reflect the college’s commitment to regional impact through collaboration, innovation, and community-centered research.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="border:none;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:376px;height:488px"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf1Y6njbZVpKVahh8o3mdB1qNzuJQpiKJEMhX1pCshyiCJDAywfoXDrvjvmrodCCtNrPSIeFPEl86S1XdYYGhjb59Wk_j8T1jotjnCEz0V0DpXMbVO9u4p_tdON8575rsJ0zF8Iag?key=s-g-zZpZUhjpzwoSXlNeQJLI" width="376" height="488" style="margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px"></span></span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Student Perceptions of Plattsburgh Next</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">OIE and Public Relations intern Maggie Goff recently conducted a survey of student awareness and opinion related to Plattsburgh Next. When asked if they were aware of Plattsburgh Next, 85.5% of student respondents indicated they were not. Students were then asked if they had heard of any of the pillars that make up the plan, 30.1% said they had heard of at least one of the pillars. When asked about the importance of these pillars to them as a student, most responded that they were neutral. The only pillar about which more students indicated importance rather than neutrality was the Strengthening Student Success. A student spotlight related to this pillar is included below and another spotlight highlighting the pillar Prioritize Equity and Inclusion is attached to this email. Future newsletters will highlight the other two pillars of the strategic plan.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-v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