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Unified reporting
Give campus teams a shared view of institutional performance so decisions start from the same trusted data.
Turn Siloed Data into Student Success
Co-created with broad-access institutions, DataKind Converge connects data across your campus so leaders and teams can make faster, more informed decisions that improve student outcomes.
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Platform Overview
A trusted data and insights platform, purpose-built with and for higher education.
DataKind Converge connects the systems you already use, transforms fragmented data into a unified institutional view, and makes it easier to turn data into action - without replacing your existing technology. Built by a mission-driven nonprofit and co-created with higher education, DataKind Converge is designed to make trusted infrastructure more accessible to broad-access institutions.
Secure data integration
Connect the systems you already use to create a consistent foundation for campus-wide insights.
Unified institutional data model
Transform fragmented institutional data into a consistent structure designed specifically for higher education and student success.
Analytics and dashboards
Give leaders and teams actionable insights through customizable dashboards.
AI-powered data insights chat
Ask questions in everyday language and receive transparent, verifiable answers grounded in institutional data.
The Challenge
Higher education runs on data. Student success depends on connecting it.
Disconnected systems
Student data is spread across LMS, SIS, CRM, and other systems that were never designed to work together.
Manual reporting
Teams spend valuable time exporting, merging, and validating data instead of acting on it.
Slower decision-making
Disconnected data slows access to the insights institutions need to act.
Limited AI potential
AI is only as useful as the institutional data behind it.
Student success is institutional success.
DataKind Converge connects the systems you already use, transforms fragmented data into a unified institutional view, and makes it easier to turn data into action - without replacing your existing technology. Built by a mission-driven nonprofit and co-created with higher education, DataKind Converge is designed to make trusted infrastructure more accessible to broad-access institutions.
Capabilities
What you can do with DataKind Converge
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AI-powered analytics
Get answers to institutional questions faster using natural language, with transparent verifiable results grounded in your data.
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Predictive analytics
Surface opportunities for earlier intervention by identifying patterns across connected institutional data.
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Extensible architecture
Protect your technology investments with a flexible platform that adapts to your institution’s needs.
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Governance and scale
Support institutional governance, security, and long-term scalability.
What makes DataKind Converge different
Built differently because higher education deserves a different approach.
DataKind Converge is built by a mission-driven nonprofit and co-created with higher education leaders to make trusted data infrastructure more accessible and affordable for broad-access institutions - and improve student outcomes.
Built for broad-access institutions
Co-created with community colleges and regional institutions to reflect their realities, resources, and priorities - including the need for practical, affordable technology.
Open-source foundation
Built on open-source technology to provide greater transparency, flexibility, and long-term sustainability - without proprietary constraints.
Public data model
A shared, openly documented data model creates greater consistency, interoperability, and collaboration across institutions.
You own your data
Your institution maintains ownership and control of its data at every layer.
No vendor lock-in
Extend the value of your existing technology while preserving the freedom to evolve over time.
Built on trust
Student data is central to institutional decision-making and student success. DataKind Converge protects that data through secure architecture, institutional control, and transparent governance.
Data protection
Encryption in transit and at rest helps safeguard institutional data throughout its lifecycle.
Institution-controlled access
Role-based permissions, single sign-on, and audit logging ensure the right people have access to the right information.
Higher education readiness
Designed around FERPA requirements and SOC2 compliance to support institutional governance and trust.
Frequently asked questions
What is DataKind Converge?
DataKind Converge is a cloud-based data platform that connects systems across your institution into one trusted, actionable view. It helps leaders, analysts, and student success teams make better decisions by transforming fragmented data into insights that support student outcomes.
Who is DataKind Converge designed for?
DataKind Converge is built for broad-access higher education institutions - including community colleges and regional universities - and supports the leaders, institutional research teams, IT professionals, advisors, faculty, and administrators working to improve student outcomes.
Will DataKind Converge replace our existing systems?
No. DataKind Converge works alongside the systems you already use. It securely connects and harmonizes data from those systems without writing back to or altering your institution's source data.
How is DataKind Converge different from other platforms?
DataKind Converge is built differently: with broad-access institutions, not just for them. Developed by DataKind, a mission-driven nonprofit, it combines open-source technology, a public data model, and institutional control to provide a more accessible and sustainable approach to data infrastructure.
Is our institutional data secure?
Yes. DataKind Converge is designed with encryption, role-based access, single sign-on, audit logging, and governance practices that support FERPA requirements and is SOC2 compliant.
Do we own our data?
Absolutely. Your institution retains ownership and control of its data at every layer. The open data model and transparent transformation process ensure your data remains portable and accessible - without proprietary lock-in.