Course Details

This is an introductory course designed for those who are new to social science research concepts, including survey design, conducting interviews and focus groups, and analyzing and visualizing data. It will introduce attendees to the basics of research design and how to leverage the data collected. Each session is offered on two dates; registrants can choose whether to attend on Thursday or Friday.

Workshop One: Introduction to documenting the impact of the humanities

This workshop will provide a basic overview of documenting impact, including defining “impact,” exploring what “data” means in the humanities, and reviewing resources that are available to help you document the impact of your own work. 

This workshop will be offered twice. Choose one session to attend:

Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Friday, March 27, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Workshop Two: Methodologies for documenting the impact of the humanities

This workshop will focus on different research methodologies that can be used to document the impact of the humanities, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, photos/videos, and more. Attendees will learn about the methodologies and spend time writing specific questions for their own purposes.

This workshop will be offered twice. Choose one session to attend:

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Friday, April 3, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Workshop Three: Analyzing data

This workshop will focus on how to organize, analyze, and leverage data collected via impact research. Topics will include basic overviews of spreadsheets, writing data summaries, available tools, and filtering data for your needs.

This workshop will be offered twice. Choose one session to attend:

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Workshop Four: Storytelling with data

This workshop will focus on how to utilize collected data to advocate for your work. Topics will include a deep dive into data visualizations; how to use data in grant reports, annual reports, and other publications/writing; and thinking about how the story you tell with your data is received by a variety of audiences.

This workshop will be offered twice. Choose one session to attend:

Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Pricing

General public: $250 full course
NHA members: $175 full course

Registration Closes Thursday, March 26.

Please share this event with your colleagues, and we hope to see you at a workshop this spring!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Younger Oliver, NHA Higher Education Research Manager, at yoliver@nhalliance.org.

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