Yanan Zhang
Data Ops Engineer at California State University
Yanan Zhang is a data professional at the California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office, where he plays a key role in developing and improving critical dashboards and systems, including the Student Early Alert system. Yanan collaborates closely with various CSU campuses to enhance the system’s functionality. This dashboard leverages student data from PeopleSoft and Canvas to track student risk levels, helping advisors intervene before issues escalate. He also gathers feedback from multiple CSU campuses, iterating and refining the dashboard based on real-world campus needs, ensuring it provides actionable insights to support student success.
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Student Early Alert Warning Dashboard
The Student Early Alert system provides advisors with a dashboard that identifies students at risk of not graduating. The risk level is based on data from Canvas and PeopleSoft enrollment records, including academic performance, allowing for timely interventions.