Data Warehouse-New Way to Access Information
Anyone on campus who needs information about ISU will be interested in the data warehouse implementation currently in progress. Members of the Data warehouse/Reporting team recently gathered for an overview of reporting goals and developed plans to best deliver operational reporting to the University.
A data warehouse captures detailed data about day-to-day business events from different systems, and then stores them in a centrally located place. This data is used to support operational reporting needs.
When the data warehouse is in full operation, end users will be able to run reports on demand to examine university operations such as: enrollment, expenditures, financial aid awarded, etc. Access to information in reports will be securely managed based upon one’s job function.
Departments across campus have various reporting requirements mandated by 
state and federal regulations. With a data warehouse, these reports will be much easier to complete. In the future, ISU will have a complete view of its operational transactions, helping end users better understand the customer and make well-informed decisions
There is an increasing demand for key decision makers and campus departments to produce quality reports using consistent and accurate information. A data warehouse allows constituents to access data and creates the reports they need, quickly and easily, on their own. “Users can then take this accurate information and make informed decisions,” observes Alan Egger, data warehouse/reporting team lead.
Currently, decisions are being made about reporting requirements and functional area needs. The data warehouse will be placed into production early next year.
To learn more about the TIGERi project, visit www.isu.edu/tigeri — or call Cali Bell, communications coordinator, at x.4446.
