David Robledo

Executive Director of External Data Analytics at Purdue University

David is a long-standing member of the Purdue University community. As a proud Boilermaker, he combines twenty years of professional experience in Institutional Research. Initially hired into the College of Engineering, he built out its IR function and aided most of the Purdue colleges in doing the same. In 2023, he was charged by the incoming administration to lead and construct the university’s inaugural External Data Analytics team. Together, they manage the university’s rankings and conduct critical benchmarking studies. They turn mountains of higher education data into actionable insights for Purdue’s executive audiences.

In service to his profession, he is on his 3rd tour of duty on Indiana’s Association of Institutional Researchers Executive Board and has served on the American Society of Engineering Education’s National Data Collection Advisory Board since 2020.

2025 Back to School

David Robledo

Executive Director of External Data Analytics at Purdue University

David is a long-standing member of the Purdue University community. As a proud Boilermaker, he combines twenty years of professional experience in Institutional Research. Initially hired into the College of Engineering, he built out its IR function and aided most of the Purdue colleges in doing the same. In 2023, he was charged by the incoming administration to lead and construct the university’s inaugural External Data Analytics team. Together, they manage the university’s rankings and conduct critical benchmarking studies. They turn mountains of higher education data into actionable insights for Purdue’s executive audiences.

In service to his profession, he is on his 3rd tour of duty on Indiana’s Association of Institutional Researchers Executive Board and has served on the American Society of Engineering Education’s National Data Collection Advisory Board since 2020.

2025 Back to School
2025 Back to School Summit
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
2:00 pm

Benchmarking for Strategic Advantage: Using Data to Elevate Institutional Performance in Higher Education

In an increasingly competitive global education landscape, effective benchmarking is vital for institutional growth and differentiation. This session explores how universities can use comparative performance data to enhance academic quality, guide strategic priorities, and improve student outcomes. Learn how data-informed benchmarking supports institutional accountability, global positioning, and continuous improvement.