The FirstGen Forward Network Data Summit is a dedicated, data-specific professional development experience for Network Leader and Network Champion institutions that are already engaged in their Network journey.

Theme: Common Ground: Building a Culture of Data-Informed Practice

1:00-1:05 - Welcome & Opening | 5 minutes

1:05-1:20 - Agenda + Goals of the Day | 10 minutes

1:20-1:30 - PDP Commons Overview | 10 minutes

1:30-2:00 - Interest Session 1 | 30 minutes (20 presentation + 10 min Q&A)

2:00-2:05 - Break | 5 minutes

2:05-2:35 - Interest Session 2 | 30 minutes (20 min presentation + 10 min Q&A)

2:35-2:55 - PDP Updates - National Student Clearinghouse | 30 mins

2:55-3:00 - Break | 5 minutes

3:00-3:30 - Breakout/Community of Practice | 30 mins

3:30-3:50 - Shareout | 20 minutes

3:55-4:00 - Closing | 5 mins

The Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) is helping reshape how data informs student success, and we want to spotlight how your institution is leveraging PDP data to support students and drive innovation. We’re inviting you to submit a proposal outlining how you use PDP data in your work.

What We’re Looking For:

• Examples of PDP data use in research, growth, or intervention.

• Innovative tools or models built using PDP metrics.

• Collaborative efforts with other institutions to improve student outcomes.

• Insights and lessons learned from working with PDP data.

• Strategies informed by PDP dashboards or files.

If your institution is using PDP data in ways that align with these themes, we’d love for you to share your story during the summit. Call for Proposal Worksheets were due by February 13, 2026.

Call for Programs Worksheet (Select the three vertical dots in the upper right corner to download the fillable PDF)