In this episode, host Dr. Sara Fletcher, CEO of the PA Education Association, speaks with Stephane P. VanderMeulen, MPAS, MA, PA-C, Program Director of the PA Program at Creighton University, and Rachel Vaca-Lubischer, MSW, MPA, Program Evaluation Analyst at Creighton University. Together, they discuss their groundbreaking project to develop a dynamic dashboard designed to streamline and optimize data management for a new PA program. The conversation dives into the inspiration behind the dashboard, born out of the complexities of managing large volumes of data during accreditation processes. Stephane and Rachel share how they combined technological expertise, data visualization techniques, and teamwork to transition from manual efforts to an efficient, user-friendly solution that enhances data accessibility and supports faculty decision-making. They also offer valuable advice on starting early, defining clear goals, and applying data visualization principles to make information more actionable and impactful. 

This episode is sponsored by PA Excel. For more information, visit them online at paexcel.com. 

All Things PA Education is produced by Association Briefings.