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Data Tools. Design · Management Data Collection · Reporting. Presented by : Ofelia Gamez, Fresno State CAMP Director Created by: Martin Luna, Fresno State CAMP Staff. Reporting · Info Requests · Student Status · Recruitment. Purposes of Data Tools. PURPOSES OF DATA TOOLS REPORTING.
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Data Tools Design · Management Data Collection · Reporting Presented by : Ofelia Gamez, Fresno State CAMP Director Created by: Martin Luna, Fresno State CAMP Staff
Reporting · Info Requests · Student Status · Recruitment Purposes of Data Tools
PURPOSES OF DATA TOOLSREPORTING • APR Content • Numeric Totals • Statistics • Narrative • Program Objectives • Recruitment • Academic • Activities
PURPOSES OF DATA TOOLSREPORTING • Other Reporting • Divisions • Departments • Collaborators
PURPOSES OF DATA TOOLSINFORMATION REQUESTS • Other Reporting • Program Evaluators • Site Visitations • Campus Administrators
PURPOSES OF DATA TOOLSSTUDENT STATUS & MONITORING • Recruitment Activities • Admissions • Academic Advising • Academic Progress, Transfer & Graduation Rates • Health Assistance • Financial Aid & Support
PURPOSES OF DATA TOOLSRECRUITMENT • Event Coordination & Participation • Student & Site contacts • Materials Used & Distributed
On-Campus · On-Line · Office Software · Technical Support Data Management Resources
DATA MANAGEMENT RESOURCESON-CAMPUS • Institutional Research Office • Pros • Cons
DATA MANAGEMENT RESOURCESON-LINE COMPLETE SERVICES • AdvisorTrac, TutorTrak, Other Services • Pros • Cons
DATA MANAGEMENT RESOURCESOFFICE SOFTWARE • Spreadsheets • MS Excel • Databases • MS Access • FileMaker Pro 10
DATA MANAGEMENT RESOURCESTECHNICAL SUPPORT • Database Design • Department/Division/College Technician(s) • Staff training, self taught • Independent Technician(s)
Old System vs. New Systems · Staff Training · Reduction in Workload Workload
WORKLOADOLD SYSTEM VS. NEW SYSTEM • Continuing need for paper files • Good database design eliminates need for … • Multiple files, formats, locations • Duplicate data entry • Tiresome/Repetitive data entry • Good database design … • Provides instantaneously shared data in all records • Allows improved monitoring of staff productivity
WORKLOADSTAFF TRAINING & REDUCTION IN WORKLOAD • Prevent staff resistance • Custom design of data entry/retrieval forms • Customization to meet objectives • Customization to provide reporting data • Delegation of data entry • Less work per staff member • New definition of filing
Design & Layout · Recruitment Database · Student Database Example database
EXAMPLE DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Design for a 10 year plan • No checkboxes: vague and lose meaning over time. • No abbreviations: vague and lose meaning over time. • Ease of Data Entry • Mostly drop down boxes to enter pre-determined list of text options • Mostly textboxes for unique information & many large comment areas in all sections • Useful for collecting special comments, in-house information, or “highlights” and narrative content for reporting purposes.
EXAMPLE DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Tabbed layout allows for customization in each view • Tabs assigned to • Objectives • Staff members • Reporting requirements • Functional Daily Tasks
RECRUITMENT DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Recruitment Database(Event Based) • Event Information • Contact Person(s)
RECRUITMENT DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Recruitment Database(Event Based) • Event Information • Materials Consumed
RECRUITMENT DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Recruitment Database(Event Based) • Event Information • Outcomes Achieved
RECRUITMENT DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Recruitment Database(Event Based) • Vehicle & Parking
STUDENT DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Student Database (Student Based) • Objective 1 Tabs • updated by Outreach & Recruitment component • Personal Information • Recruitment Data • Application Completion Data • Orientation Data
STUDENT DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Student Database (Student Based) • Objective 2 Tabs • Updated by Academics & Instruction Component • Academic Progress Data • Course Completion Data • Retention Data
STUDENT DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Student Database (Student Based) • Objective 3 Tab • Updated by Program Secretary • Financial Aid Advising • Stipends & Book Assistance • Health/Vision Services & Referrals
STUDENT DATABASEDESIGN & LAYOUT • Student Database (Student Based) • Objective 4 Tab • Updated by Academic Advising • Sophomore Advising • Retention & Graduation Data
FILE MAKER PRO 10 • can support up to 9 users simultaneously • FRESNO STATE DATABASE DEMO
Director’s Viewpoint· Technical & Design Questions & Answers
QUESTIONS & ANSWERSDIRECTOR’S VIEWPOINT Ofelia Gámez, Director College Assistance Migrant Program California State University, Fresno Email: ofeliag@csufresno.edu Phone: (559) 278-4768
QUESTIONS & ANSWERSTECHNICAL & DESIGN Martin Luna, Project Assistant College Assistance Migrant Program California State University, Fresno Email: martinlunacamp@gmail.com Phone: (559) 278-4768