Discoverer Training for ODS Report Writers



Initiative TitleDiscoverer Training for ODS Report Writers
Submitted in Previous Year(s)No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, RationaleThere is a great need for the generation of valid and reliable data reports to be created and utilized. The College uses the Discoverer Reporting Tool to create reports from the Operational Data Store (where all of the College's Banner data is stored). This initiative is to advocate for the need for training in Discoverer/ODS. The Technical Assistants from both IR and ITS have essentially taught themselves how to navigate Discoverer in order to access data from ODS. As the College is requesting and needing additional data, the Technical Assistants need to advance their Discoverer skills. Armstrong-Smith Consulting (ASC) is the leader in creating (Oracle) Discoverer materials (we currently rely on their published Discoverer Handbook) and trainings...especially for SunGuard (Banner) schools utilizing their ODS. ASC's website: http://ascbi.com
Consequences of this initiative not being fundedNot providing our primary Discoverer/ODS report writers with additional and advanced skills, the College will continue to be challenged in achieving its third Strategic Priority of effectively utilizing data for "decision-making regarding College operations and programming."
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Estimated Completion Date11/18/2011
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?No
ImportanceLow
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created06/17/2013 5:04 pm
Updated06/17/2013 5:04 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
By increasing the knowledge and skills of our primary Discoverer/ODS Report writers, the College will be able to achieve the objectives of the Strategic Plan that include: "enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of report writing, developing methods for measuring success in programs and services and implementing data-driven informed planning and resource allocation."

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Schedule training days/session with consultants IR, ITS 1
Primary Report Writers attend training IR, ITS, Student Services 2
Share training information with Banner Report Group IR, ITS, Student Services 3

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
The College's primary Discoverer Report Writers will have increased knowledge and skills in writing reports in order to provide the College valid and reliable data from Banner/ODS 1

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Other Enter other assessment method Gather feedback from training participants on what knowledge and skills were obtained IR
Other Enter other assessment method Review/revise/update ODS reports for accuracy, relevancy and end-user access and usability IR, ITS

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $5,000.00
RECURRING COST: $0.00

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Training

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Discoverer consultants - Fee & Expenses $5000.00
  • Information Technology, CIO Office
  • Institutional Planning Assessment and Research
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Prioritization

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Discoverer Training for ODS Report Writers
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Institutional Planning Assessment and Research

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