Brian Joy

Biography

Brian Joy is a Senior Institutional Research Analyst who focuses on integrating data into strategic decision-making across the university. He collaborates with administrators, faculty, and staff to turn complex data into actionable insights. Brian is passionate about unlocking the full potential of higher education for students and institutions by enabling strategic decisions grounded in high-quality data and insight.

Since joining Belmont in 2017, Brian has led analytic efforts on initiatives ranging from financial aid leveraging to student success and survey research. He also maintains a keen awareness of national higher education policy and its potential impact on Belmont University. Brian is a regular presenter at institutional research conferences and is a Past President of the Tennessee Association for Institutional Research (TENNAIR). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS), a national organization of more than 150 member institutions.