Ryan Allred
About Ryan Allred
Ryan Allred serves as the Director of Institutional Research and Data Analysis at the University of Colorado, a position he has held since 2014. He coordinates research efforts across campus units and has a background in consulting, focusing on data systems for educational and non-profit organizations.
Work at University of Colorado
Ryan Allred has served as the Director of Institutional Research and Data Analysis at the University of Colorado since 2014. In this role, he coordinates efforts between campus institutional research offices and other units within the University of Colorado System Office. His responsibilities include addressing data inquiries from university leadership, the Board of Regents, Budget and Finance, Academic Affairs, and other departments. He supports data analysis efforts that contribute to performance measures, metrics, data books, and dashboards related to institutional effectiveness and strategic planning.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Allred holds a Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) from the University of Colorado at Denver, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Campbell University, completing his studies from 1994 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data analysis and institutional research.
Background
Before his current role, Ryan Allred gained experience in consulting and the private sector, focusing on designing and developing data collection systems and websites for educational and non-profit organizations. He previously managed the Student Unit Record Data System (SURDS) for the Colorado Department of Higher Education, which involved overseeing student data tracking systems and college portfolios for Colorado GEAR UP.
Collaborative Efforts and Projects
In his position, Ryan Allred collaborates with campuses and the state of Colorado on various issues related to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), statutory data collections, research projects, surveys, and studies. His work supports institutional assessment, planning, decision-making, and quality improvement initiatives across the university system.