Did you know…
» A data warehouse is a large grouping of data and related objects that is designed for query and
analysis rather than for processing transactions.
» CentralData and its associated data dictionary have been up and running for five years.
» CMU has made great strides towards its goals by marshalling and presenting data in the areas of:
» CentralData now contains approximately 100 datamarts. A datamart is a logical grouping of data
warehouse structures, queries, reports, and dashboards designed to meet reporting needs in a
specific area.
» CentralData also contains:
» You can visit CentralData or request access to its reports and dashboards at:
https://team.cmich.edu/sites/CentralData/default.aspx
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Access to complete and accurate data is critical to
CMU's strategic enrollment management planning
efforts. The data sets and tools available through
CentralData inform our decision-making and are an
invaluable resource for the Enrollment and Student
Services team.
- Steven Johnson, Vice President of Enrollment and
Student Services
Usage of CentralData is increasing rapidly – there are now more than 450 unique
users, and usage has increased by nearly 300% in the last two years.
Admissions and Enrollment
Academic Performance
Student Accounting
Financial Aid
Faculty Workload
Payroll
150 interactive reports and dashboards
80 data extracts for import into other systems
500 data dictionary entries
Rationale and Goals
CentralData is CMU's data warehouse. It was
designed to serve as a central data repository
and provide easy, self-service access to
data, standardization of data definitions,
consistency in data measures, and elimination
of unnecessary and redundant reports and
spreadsheets – all driving towards "one version
of the truth" that will promote better decision-
making across CMU.
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