Clearinghouse Academy Events
JANUARY
13
WEBINAR
Enrollment Reporting Part 2: The Enrollment File Submission Process
Join us to learn when to submit Enrollment Reporting files, what students to report, and how to submit your files.
Event Organized By:
Chris Dano,
National Student Clearinghouse
Postsecondary schools active with Enrollment Reporting.
Time:
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm, ET
JANUARY
14
WEBINAR
Compliance Corner
Come hang out with us for a relaxed, open-ended conversation—no slides, no formal agenda, and definitely no pressure. We’ll kick things off with a quick 10-minute spotlight on whatever’s top of mind for the team: enhancements, reminders, lessons learned, or anything buzzing in the world of enrollment reporting, compliance, Financial Value Transparency, and Gainful Employment.
After that, it’s your time. Bring your questions, thoughts, or just listen in. Whether you’ve got something specific to ask or just want to hear what others are thinking, we’re here for it.
Note: If you have school-specific questions, please reach out to schoolops@studentclearinghouse.org. We take those offline so we can tailor the answers to your institution’s unique context and make sure you get the most relevant support.
Event Organized By:
Dan Markowitz,
National Student Clearinghouse
This session is a must for administrators involved in postsecondary enrollment reporting and compliance.
Time:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET
JANUARY
14
WEBINAR
StudentTracker 3.0: Your Questions Answered
Curious about StudentTracker 3.0? Join Michele Gralak, Sr. StudentTracker Product Manager, for a StudentTracker 3.0 webinar designed for counselors, school principals, and district data analysts.
Jot down your questions when you register and join the webinar to get the answers. Let’s make StudentTracker 3.0 work for you!
Event Organized By:
Michele Gralak,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
For high schools, districts, consortiums and state departments of education interested in or active with StudentTracker for High Schools.
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
JANUARY
20
WEBINAR
Compliance Corner
Come hang out with us for a relaxed, open-ended conversation—no slides, no formal agenda, and definitely no pressure. We’ll kick things off with a quick 10-minute spotlight on whatever’s top of mind for the team: enhancements, reminders, lessons learned, or anything buzzing in the world of enrollment reporting, compliance, Financial Value Transparency, and Gainful Employment.
After that, it’s your time. Bring your questions, thoughts, or just listen in. Whether you’ve got something specific to ask or just want to hear what others are thinking, we’re here for it.
Note: If you have school-specific questions, please reach out to schoolops@studentclearinghouse.org. We take those offline so we can tailor the answers to your institution’s unique context and make sure you get the most relevant support.
Event Organized By:
Dan Markowitz,
National Student Clearinghouse
This session is a must for administrators involved in postsecondary enrollment reporting and compliance.
Time:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET
JANUARY
20
WEBINAR
Revolutionizing the PDP Data Submission
Join us for a demo of how to access the new, easy-to-use PDP data submission using the same credentials as when you access your dashboards. We’ll cover changes to the PDP data submission process and the benefits of submitting using this new interface.
Event Organized By:
Marty Schmidt,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
Postsecondary institutions active with StudentTracker for Colleges & Universities basic or Premium Service or institutions considering the basic or Premium Service.
Time:
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET
JANUARY
21
WEBINAR
Getting Started with StudentTracker for High Schools
Are you wondering about the implementation process for StudentTracker for High Schools? Join us to learn the steps to successfully activate StudentTracker and tips for submitting your graduate files.
Event Organized By:
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
For high schools and districts who are interested in or implementing StudentTracker for High Schools.
Time:
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm ET
JANUARY
27
WEBINAR
StudentTracker 3.0: Your Questions Answered
Curious about StudentTracker 3.0? Join Michele Gralak, Sr. StudentTracker Product Manager, for a StudentTracker 3.0 webinar designed for counselors, school principals, and district data analysts.
Jot down your questions when you register and join the webinar to get the answers. Let’s make StudentTracker 3.0 work for you!
Event Organized By:
Michele Gralak,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
For high schools, districts, consortiums and state departments of education interested in or active with StudentTracker for High Schools.
Time:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
JANUARY
28
WEBINAR
Mastering the FVT/GE Completers List
Join us for a deep dive into the dynamic way in which the Clearinghouse supports your institution throughout the Completers List reporting process. This includes a show-and-tell of our secure site functionality and a walk-through of how the Clearinghouse augments your school’s data to ensure you get the credit you deserve for the graduates who completed your programs.
Event Organized By:
Heather Ingham,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
For anyone who submits scheduled enrollment files or makes online Enrollment Reporting updates to the Clearinghouse, including staff members in the registrar, enrollment services, financial aid, institution compliance, and institutional effectiveness (those who work with title IV student aid compliance) offices of postsecondary institutions.
Time:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
JANUARY
29
WEBINAR
Enrollment Reporting Part 3: Navigating the Error Resolution Report
Examine the different parts of the error resolution report, learn how to navigate it, and the different ways to resolve errors.
Event Organized By:
Anadelia McDougall,
National Student Clearinghouse
Postsecondary schools active with Enrollment Reporting.
Time:
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm ET
FEBRUARY
2
WEBINAR
Understanding PDP Institution-Level Dashboards
If you’re new to the PDP or just beginning to explore what it offers, this session is for you. Join AIR as we guide you through the PDP institution-level dashboards and show how they can transform the way your institution understands student success. These interactive tools offer powerful insights into early momentum and outcomes metrics—helping you answer critical questions around student success, performance gaps, and more.
Event Organized By:
This virtual workshop is offered by AIR.
Who should attend?
Anyone new to PDP.
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET
Registration closes January 29 or when seating capacity is reached.
FEBRUARY
3
WEBINAR
Compliance Corner
Come hang out with us for a relaxed, open-ended conversation—no slides, no formal agenda, and definitely no pressure. We’ll kick things off with a quick 10-minute spotlight on whatever’s top of mind for the team: enhancements, reminders, lessons learned, or anything buzzing in the world of enrollment reporting, compliance, Financial Value Transparency, and Gainful Employment.
After that, it’s your time. Bring your questions, thoughts, or just listen in. Whether you’ve got something specific to ask or just want to hear what others are thinking, we’re here for it.
Note: If you have school-specific questions, please reach out to schoolops@studentclearinghouse.org. We take those offline so we can tailor the answers to your institution’s unique context and make sure you get the most relevant support.
Event Organized By:
Kaleigh Day,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
This session is a must for administrators involved in postsecondary enrollment reporting and compliance.
Time:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET
FEBRUARY
10
WEBINAR
Enrollment Reporting Part 4: After the Enrollment File is Processed
Learn the next steps after a file is processed and added to the Clearinghouse database, including how institutions are notified that the file has been processed and how to access the “Reject Detail Report.” We’ll also discuss the elements of the “Reject Detail Report,” common errors and how to resolve them, and the EDI Reject Report for EDI institutions.
Event Organized By:
Eddie Bradley,
National Student Clearinghouse
Postsecondary schools active with Enrollment Reporting.
Time:
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
FEBRUARY
12
WEBINAR
Data Stewardship & Cybersecurity: A Conversation on Trust and Security
Join us for an engaging fireside chat with the National Student Clearinghouse’s Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Data & Analytics Officer as they discuss how Clearinghouse safeguards student data and supports schools through trusted data stewardship. Learn about our proven track record in security, the measures we use today to protect sensitive information, and how we’re innovating responsibly with technologies like AI. This conversation will provide schools with a clear, high-level view of how Clearinghouse ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity—now and in the future.
Event Organized By:
John Ramsey and Greg Fortelny,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in learning more about data stewardship.
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
FEBRUARY
17
WEBINAR
Compliance Corner
Come hang out with us for a relaxed, open-ended conversation—no slides, no formal agenda, and definitely no pressure. We’ll kick things off with a quick 10-minute spotlight on whatever’s top of mind for the team: enhancements, reminders, lessons learned, or anything buzzing in the world of enrollment reporting, compliance, Financial Value Transparency, and Gainful Employment.
After that, it’s your time. Bring your questions, thoughts, or just listen in. Whether you’ve got something specific to ask or just want to hear what others are thinking, we’re here for it.
Note: If you have school-specific questions, please reach out to schoolops@studentclearinghouse.org. We take those offline so we can tailor the answers to your institution’s unique context and make sure you get the most relevant support.
Event Organized By:
Heather Ingham,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
This session is a must for administrators involved in postsecondary enrollment reporting and compliance.
Time:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET
FEBRUARY
18
WEBINAR
Leveraging PDP Dashboards for Effective Benchmarking
Do you seek valuable insights from comparing of your institution to others? As a student-centered data resource that offers a comprehensive view of student progress and success, the PDP provides valuable metrics and subpopulations that aren’t available elsewhere. Join AIR for a case study-based exploration of PDP’s benchmarking capabilities.
Event Organized By:
This virtual workshop is offered by AIR.
Who should attend?
Anyone new to PDP.
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Registration closes February 16 or when seating capacity is reached.
FEBRUARY
18
WEBINAR
Getting Started with StudentTracker for High Schools
Are you wondering about the implementation process for StudentTracker for High Schools? Join us to learn the steps to successfully activate StudentTracker and tips for submitting your graduate files.
Event Organized By:
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
For high schools and districts who are interested in or implementing StudentTracker for High Schools.
Time:
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm ET
FEBRUARY
19
WEBINAR
Your First StudentTracker for High Schools Adventure: Understand Enrollment, Retention & Completion
Are you new to analyzing the StudentTracker for High Schools reports? Let’s Explore Your Reports Together! If you’re reviewing your StudentTracker reports for the first time, this session is for you! Join Michele Gralak, our product manager, as she starts with the aggregate PDF reports. Then she’ll dive into the exciting features of StudentTracker 3.0 and the three key metrics (First Enrollment, Year 1 to Year 2 Retention and Completers). Please have your reports handy and ensure you’ve logged into StudentTracker 3.0.
Event Organized By:
Michele Gralak,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
New StudentTracker for High Schools clients reviewing their reports for the first time.
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
FEBRUARY
19
WEBINAR
Enrollment Reporting Part 5: Reporting Separation Statuses
This webinar covers the importance of reporting separation statuses in a timely manner and the different ways to report them. Also covered will be reporting students who continue enrollment at your institution after completing a program.
Event Organized By:
Teresa Garrison,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
Postsecondary schools active with Enrollment Reporting.
Time:
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
FEBRUARY
23
WEBINAR
Compliance Corner
Come hang out with us for a relaxed, open-ended conversation—no slides, no formal agenda, and definitely no pressure. We’ll kick things off with a quick 10-minute spotlight on whatever’s top of mind for the team: enhancements, reminders, lessons learned, or anything buzzing in the world of enrollment reporting, compliance, Financial Value Transparency, and Gainful Employment.
After that, it’s your time. Bring your questions, thoughts, or just listen in. Whether you’ve got something specific to ask or just want to hear what others are thinking, we’re here for it.
Note: If you have school-specific questions, please reach out to schoolops@studentclearinghouse.org. We take those offline so we can tailor the answers to your institution’s unique context and make sure you get the most relevant support.
Event Organized By:
Heather Ingham,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
This session is a must for administrators involved in postsecondary enrollment reporting and compliance.
Time:
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm ET
FEBRUARY
23
WEBINAR
Using the PDP to Support a Student-Centered CQI Plan
Ready to move from data to action? This workshop helps you operationalize the PDP to drive student-centered improvements at your institution. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) offers a proven structure for institutional effectiveness, and this workshop emphasizes how to use PDP data to fuel the process—ensuring your plans are both grounded in insight and built for impact. You will learn how to use PDP dashboards to identify a pressing challenge facing a specific first-year student population, construct a focused improvement plan, and develop a communication strategy to share findings, build stakeholder buy-in, and support sustainable change.
Event Organized By:
This virtual workshop is offered by AIR.
Who should attend?
Current PDP users who have experience with basic PDP dashboard navigation.
Time:
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Registration closes February 18 or when seating capacity is reached.
FEBRUARY
24
WEBINAR
How Muscatine County Unlocked the Power of Data Storytelling
Mindy Hoon, Data Manager at Aligned Impact Muscatine County (AIM), wasn’t always a “data person” but now she’s a master storyteller who turns numbers into narratives that drive change. In this engaging session, Mindy shares how AIM uses StudentTracker, specifically the Analysis Ready Report, to uncover insights about student pathways. Learn how AIM combines local data, Clearinghouse reports, and community partnerships, to help educators design programs that meet students where they are and support successful transitions from high school to college and career.
Event Organized By:
Michele Gralak,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
High schools, consortiums, districts and states interested or participating in StudentTracker for High Schools
Time:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
FEBRUARY
24
WEBINAR
Enrollment Audit Success: Avoiding Common Enrollment Reporting Pitfalls
Join our Audit Resource Center as we unpack the audit issues schools most often face and provide best practices to help you avoid common findings. Learn practical, step-by-step ways to improve timeliness and accuracy, mitigate your institution’s audit risk, and approach your data with greater confidence.
Event Organized By:
Rosie Tindall and Heather Mizell,
National Student Clearinghouse
Postsecondary schools active with Enrollment Reporting.
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
FEBRUARY
25
WEBINAR
Using the PDP to Understand Academic Momentum
Academic momentum matters—and the PDP can help you track it early. This workshop focuses on using PDP dashboards to interpret key early momentum metrics like credit load, credit progression, and credits earned—critical indicators of timely completion. You will gain the skills to turn early indicators into proactive student support and meaningful institutional change to identify students at risk of losing academic momentum, use data to inform early interventions and support strategies, and communicate findings to institutional stakeholders to drive action.
Event Organized By:
This virtual workshop is offered by AIR.
Who should attend?
Current PDP users who have experience with basic PDP dashboard navigation.
Time:
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Registration closes February 23 or when seating capacity is reached.
MARCH
10
WEBINAR
Compliance Corner
Come hang out with us for a relaxed, open-ended conversation—no slides, no formal agenda, and definitely no pressure. We’ll kick things off with a quick 10-minute spotlight on whatever’s top of mind for the team: enhancements, reminders, lessons learned, or anything buzzing in the world of enrollment reporting, compliance, Financial Value Transparency, and Gainful Employment.
After that, it’s your time. Bring your questions, thoughts, or just listen in. Whether you’ve got something specific to ask or just want to hear what others are thinking, we’re here for it.
Note: If you have school-specific questions, please reach out to schoolops@studentclearinghouse.org. We take those offline so we can tailor the answers to your institution’s unique context and make sure you get the most relevant support.
Event Organized By:
Dan Markowitz,
National Student Clearinghouse
This session is a must for administrators involved in postsecondary enrollment reporting and compliance.
Time:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET
MARCH
17
WEBINAR
Compliance Corner
Come hang out with us for a relaxed, open-ended conversation—no slides, no formal agenda, and definitely no pressure. We’ll kick things off with a quick 10-minute spotlight on whatever’s top of mind for the team: enhancements, reminders, lessons learned, or anything buzzing in the world of enrollment reporting, compliance, Financial Value Transparency, and Gainful Employment.
After that, it’s your time. Bring your questions, thoughts, or just listen in. Whether you’ve got something specific to ask or just want to hear what others are thinking, we’re here for it.
Note: If you have school-specific questions, please reach out to schoolops@studentclearinghouse.org. We take those offline so we can tailor the answers to your institution’s unique context and make sure you get the most relevant support.
Event Organized By:
Dan Markowitz,
National Student Clearinghouse
This session is a must for administrators involved in postsecondary enrollment reporting and compliance.
Time:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET
ON-DEMAND
WEBINAR
Inform Your Decisions with Powerful Student Trends Data
Join the National Student Clearinghouse’s Custom Research team and our esteemed guest panelists for an insightful discussion on education research and how it can empower your decision-making. We’ll delve into how adopting a data-driven approach can help you find solutions to challenges and uncover new opportunities. We’re also excited to share that, during our session, we’ll introduce an innovative and cost-effective new service from our Custom Research team that can provide you with invaluable insights into the populations and movement trends for different fields that link from education to employment.
Event Organized By:
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
For anyone interested in Custom Research.
Time:
1 hr
ON-DEMAND
WEBINAR
Fake Degrees, Real Consequences: How Credential Fraud Impacts Business & Education
With the advent of artificial intelligence, diploma mills and diploma deepfakes are on the rise. Verifying degrees is now a critical defense for both business and education. Join experts from cybersecurity, identity verification, and education as they reveal the new threats in credential fraud—and how you can fight back.
Event Organized By:
Cheryl Trammell,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
Postsecondary schools active with Enrollment Reporting.
Time:
46 minutes
ON-DEMAND
WEBINAR
The Cyber Ready Campus: Empowering Higher Ed Staff for Digital Defense
Join our panel of cybersecurity experts to explore how higher education institutions can better prepare teams across campus to face evolving cybersecurity threats.
We’ll cover the cyber threat landscape specific to higher education, discuss effective training strategies focused on the four core areas of cyber readiness, steps staff can take to reduce risk in their daily work and how institutional leadership can foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Regardless of your role or institution’s size, get actionable takeaways and resources.
Event Organized By:
Melba Amissi,
National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
For anyone who wants to learn more about cybersecurity on campus.
Time:
1 hr
ON-DEMAND
WEBINAR
StudentTracker for Colleges & Universties: Your Questions Answered
Join this webinar to ask any questions you have and get answers to the most frequently asked StudentTracker for Colleges & Universities questions for both basic and Premium Service.
Event Organized By:
Marty Schmidt, National Student Clearinghouse
Who should attend?
Postsecondary institutions active with StudentTracker for Colleges & Universities basic or Premium Service or institutions considering the basic or Premium Service.
Time:
30 minutes