Over View: NSHE Data Dictionary Development Process

1. Over View: NSHE Data Dictionary Development Process • Description –Establish a data administration function by developing a dictionary of common data elements across NSHE. Define the processes and procedures for managing and maintaining data accuracy and integrity in preparation for the iNtegrate project. • Purpose -Improve the quality and consistency of data used in accountability and decision processes through a system wide data coordination effort. Support the scheduled and ad hoc reporting to the Board of Regents, state legislature, federal government, and other parties. • Project Scope-The project will utilize a consensus process involving System Administration staff and the institutions to ensure all participate in a collaborative effort. < Click to Advance >

2. The Initial Process:Analysis ……Alignment with Reporting Requirements Identification of Issues, Reports, and Data… for Specific Audiences Media Regents Legislature Identified DataElements TheFeds Accreditation Accountability X X X X X ######## ## ## ###### ### #### ##### # ##### # For Each Element - a Documentation Process…. and Alignment with Existing Reports < Click to Advance >

3. The Result: A Tool for Data Gathering and Documentation • Distribution to the Advisory Group • Begin Review and Revision Cycle • Development of Standards • Documentation: Process and Definitions • Data Dictionary Preparation for iNtegrate Next Steps < Click to Advance >

4. Outcome: Structured Data < Click to Advance >

5. The Results: Stored in a data dictionary for inclusion into a “metadata management” tool as part of the iNtegrate Project. < Click to Advance >

6. Participants < Click to Advance >

7. Questions/Suggestions/Concerns ? Paul Landrum Data Administrator NSHE/SCS plandrum@nshe.nevada.edu 775-789-3733 < Click to Advance >