About Us
The Office of Student Life Analytics was established in 2008 to serve Texas Christian University, and more specifically, the Division of Student Affairs by providing the leadership and expertise to establish and promote a culture of accountability and continuous program improvement built upon active and intentional assessment and evaluation efforts.
By providing and sharing information about students and their co-curricular experiences, the Division of Student Affairs utilizes results to inform decisions and guides with the ultimate goal of enhancing student learning and development. Guided by student development theory in conjunction with CAS Standards, regional accrediting standards, and the best current practices, the Student Affairs Office of Student Life Analytics is committed to creating an ethos of active and intentional assessment planning for the purpose of program improvement and accountability.
Programs/Services:
• Campuswide survey coordination & administration
• Departmental evaluation
• Workshops
• Technical assistance
• Consultation
• Assessment planning
• Strategic planning
Staff
Angela D. Taylor, Ph.D., L.P.C. – S
Director, Student Affairs Office of Student Life Analytics.
Dr. Angela D. Taylor, also a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor, is the founding Director of the Student Affairs Office of Student Life Analytics. She has served in this capacity since June 2008. Dr. Taylor helped develop the Student Affairs Strategic Planning process, established the Student Affairs Assessment Council, and created the Student Affairs Departmental Review process. She has served on SACS External & Internal Review Teams, the University Evaluation Committee, and eleven Dissertation committees.
Prior to accepting her current position, Dr. Taylor served as the Director of the TCU Alcohol & Drug Education Center for 14 years. During her tenure, the ADE Center, along with Dr. Taylor, received numerous awards and national recognitions. In 1995, the ADE Center at TCU was selected as having one of the top six prevention programs in higher education by a U. S. Department of Education FIPSE analysis team.
Before coming to TCU, Dr. Taylor spent 13 years at the University of North Texas (UNT) where she served as Substance Abuse Counselor for the NT Challenge Program and Teaching Fellow for the Counselor Education Department. Her experience also includes three-years of service with the Institute for Aerobic Research (Cooper Clinic) in Dallas, Texas as a database manager and data analyst.
Angela received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health from Texas A&M University (1981) and her Master of Science in Kinesiology (Sport Psychology) from UNT (1984). Angela received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from UNT in 1998, where her dissertation was nominated to the graduate council for the Outstanding Dissertation Award.
Rayshawn Singleton-Carr, M.Ed.
Graduate Assistant.
Rayshawn Singleton-Carr serves as the graduate assistant on the Student Life Analytics team, a role that reflects his commitment to enhancing the student experience on campus. Rayshawn holds a Master of Education in Student Development Administration from Seattle University, where he gained a deep understanding of the complexities within higher education.
Rayshawn assists with data visualization, the implementation, and analysis of various assessment tools that measure program effectiveness and student engagement. Collaborating closely with department heads, he ensures that these assessments align with institutional objectives, providing vital insights to enhance decision-making processes. Furthermore, he develops and facilitates initiatives to help foster critical assessment skills with Divisional Staff.
Rayshawn’s research endeavors primarily center around addressing and mitigating the achievement gaps faced by Men of the African diaspora in predominantly White institutions. With a dedication to fostering equity and inclusion, Rayshawn aims to craft targeted interventions and support mechanisms that empower Men of African descent, creating an equitable academic environment that not only promotes their success but also helps bridge the gap in retention and graduation outcomes.