Overview
The Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) is a centralized repository designed to support institutional reporting and analytics. It consolidates data from multiple University systems, which is copied, transformed, and formatted on a nightly basis to ensure consistent and reliable data for business intelligence and reporting tools.
Key Features
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Centralized Data Repository: Provides a single, trusted source of data for reporting and analytics.
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Nightly Data Refresh: Data is copied and transformed nightly from multiple University systems.
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Optimized for Analytics: Data is structured and formatted for efficient use with BI and reporting tools.
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Multi-System Integration: Aggregates data from academic, administrative, financial, and operational systems.
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Data Governance & Security: Enforces access controls, data standards, and institutional policies.
Benefits
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Consistent Reporting: Ensures accuracy and consistency across institutional reports.
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Improved Analytics: Enables deeper insights through reliable, well-structured data.
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Reduced System Load: Minimizes direct reporting impact on production systems.
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Supports Multiple BI Tools: Compatible with Power BI and other approved analytics platforms.
Available to
The Enterprise Data Warehouse is available to authorized faculty, staff, and departments with approved reporting and analytics needs. Access is granted based on role, data classification, and institutional data governance requirements.
Cost
The Enterprise Data Warehouse is centrally funded and maintained by the University as part of its enterprise data and analytics infrastructure.
*For questions regarding data access, reporting, or eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*