Jeanne Ball Instructor Spotlight
*Business Intelligence/Finance | Binghamton University*
About Jeanne
Jeanne Ball is a financial and business intelligence professional at Binghamton University with expertise in financial reporting, data analysis, and SUNY Business Intelligence tools. She is passionate about helping colleagues better understand the data and reporting resources available across the SUNY system and empowering them to use those tools effectively in their work.
Courses Taught
SUNY Business Intelligence Introductory Analysis Training Using Financial Data
Why Take This Course?
This course provides participants with a practical introduction to SUNY financial dashboards, business intelligence reporting, and the data warehouse that supports financial reporting across the SUNY system. It is ideal for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of financial data, learn how reports are built, and gain the skills needed to create meaningful reports for their institutions.
Participants leave with greater confidence in navigating financial reporting tools and using data to support decision-making and collaboration.
What to Expect
Designed as a hands-on learning experience, the course allows participants to build reports alongside the instructor in real time. Through guided exercises and interactive problem-solving, students gain practical experience using SUNY Business Intelligence tools while learning how financial data is organized and reported.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions throughout the course, collaborate with peers, and apply what they learn to real-world reporting needs. By the end of the session, they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to create, customize, and share reports with colleagues.
Instructor Reflection
One of the things Jeanne enjoys most about teaching is the opportunity to learn from participants across SUNY. Although she has taught only a few sessions so far, she has already discovered that every class brings unique perspectives, experiences, and challenges.
From navigating the occasional unpredictability of BI systems to hearing how different campuses approach financial reporting and analysis, Jeanne values the insights students contribute during each session. These interactions make every course a rewarding learning experience for both participants and instructor.
Why She Teaches for SUNY CPD
Through her work with SUNY CPD, Jeanne appreciates the opportunity to connect with financial professionals from across the SUNY system and share her knowledge with others. She enjoys building relationships with colleagues she may not otherwise meet and values being part of a broader community of learning and collaboration.
By teaching for SUNY CPD, Jeanne is able to support the professional growth of her peers while continuing to learn from the diverse experiences and perspectives of SUNY employees across the state. Her dedication to helping others strengthen their business intelligence skills makes her a valued instructor and contributor to the SUNY CPD community.