2 Mondays, July 13th, & 20th, 3:00 – 4:30pm on Zoom & asynchronous work on Canvas
This beginner-friendly Excel workshop is designed for faculty, staff, and administrators who are new to data analysis and eager to enhance their daily work through more effective use of data. Over the course of four weeks, participants will develop practical skills to organize spreadsheets, summarize key statistics, and create meaningful visualizations using Excel’s built-in tools. Whether you’re exploring student success, program performance, or institutional trends, this workshop will help you confidently use data to support evidence-based decision-making.
The first two weeks feature live 1.5-hour Zoom sessions that include short lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and group discussions. During the final two weeks, participants will apply what they’ve learned through a mini project using a dataset relevant to their role or interests. Participants who attend both live sessions and complete the final project will receive a stipend and professional development (PD) hours.
No prior Excel experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and a data question you’d like to explore. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to use tools such as formulas, charts, Text-to-Columns, formatting and layout techniques, and AI-assisted Excel features to uncover insights and communicate data stories with confidence.
8 PD Hours and $250 Stipend for eligible faculty attending both sessions, completing the weekly assignments, and submitting a final project
10 seats: Register to receive Teams link
Registration deadline: June 30th
Open to faculty & staff. Reach out to Winnie Li, Data Management & Analysis and Computer Science, for more information.
Last Updated June 4, 2026