Jon Schwarz

Director of Institutional Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Jon returned to Institutional Research after a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Notre Dame. In addition to IR, he has worked in the Offices of Admissions and Minority Education at MIT. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree in rhetoric and political science from Wabash College, a master’s degree in higher education from Harvard, and a master’s and PhD in sociology with concentrations in statistics, research methods, social stratification, and education from Notre Dame.

2025 Back to School

Jon Schwarz

Director of Institutional Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Jon returned to Institutional Research after a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Notre Dame. In addition to IR, he has worked in the Offices of Admissions and Minority Education at MIT. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree in rhetoric and political science from Wabash College, a master’s degree in higher education from Harvard, and a master’s and PhD in sociology with concentrations in statistics, research methods, social stratification, and education from Notre Dame.

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.