Tagged: Data and Analytics

  • Additions to Tableau Training and Help Resources

    Ric Hunter|July 11, 2025
    In response to evolving user needs, the OTDI Data Visualization team is conducting Tableau Server Fundamentals training via Zoom on August 19 and October 15. Since many people have augmented Workday reporting with Tableau reports, this 45-minute online training is for users new to using Tableau Server for reporting purposes. It will cover navigation, subscriptions, sharing data, and how to create and save report parameters. This training is intended for non-Medical Center users. Attendees must be up to date on IDP training and have access to Tableau Server. Registration through BuckeyeLearn is required and space is limited. See the full post for registration details as well as help resource updates including Tableau consultation opportunities and a new LinkedIn Learning playlist.

  • Operational Data Store (ODS) Retired June 1

    Ric Hunter|May 30, 2025
    The ODS (DWHCRPT) and Data Mart (DWDMOSU) have been retired as of this Sunday, June 1, at 5 p.m. Student data that was accessible in the ODS (DWHCRPT) and the Data Mart (DWDMOSU) has transitioned to the RAE (Reporting and Analytics Environment). See the full post for more details and help links.

  • Operational Data Store (ODS) Retires June 1

    Ric Hunter|May 13, 2025
    The ODS (DWHCRPT) and data mart (DWDMOSU) will be retired on June 1, 2025. Student data currently housed in the ODS (DWHCRPT) and the data mart (DWDMOSU) has transitioned to the RAE (Reporting and Analytics Environment). Since Autumn 2024, the primary communication tool for updates regarding this transition to the RAE is the ODS users mailing list that we’ve also been using to reach ODS users directly. There is also information posted through the Data Lake page.

  • FY24 Data Governance Annual Report

    Ric Hunter|July 29, 2024
    As we head into fiscal year 2025, check out the accomplishments listed in the FY24 Data Governance Annual Report, aligned under the six focus areas of the Data Governance program.

  • History of OTDI Tableau Video

    Richard Hunter|July 8, 2024

    When the university asked OTDI to modernize our administrative systems with cloud-based Workday, Ohio State gained the ability to maintain a primary source of trusted data (a single source of truth) that could be shared by all of Ohio State and the Wexner Medical Center.

  • History of OTDI Tableau Video

    Richard Hunter|July 8, 2024

    When the university asked OTDI to modernize our administrative systems with cloud-based Workday, Ohio State gained the ability to maintain a primary source of trusted data (a single source of truth) that could be shared by all of Ohio State and the Wexner Medical Center.

  • "Learner" Institutional Definition Being Finalized

    Richard Hunter|April 29, 2024

    Ohio State’s Data Governance team launched a new initiative in 2022 to standardize institutional definitions, partnering with colleagues across the university.

    Our latest definition for "Learner" is ready for community review. The group is open to hearing from all faculty and staff from the university and Wexner Medical Center during the review period. Those interested in reviewing these definitions are asked to fill out this Qualtrics survey by Wednesday, May 8.

  • Join the Next Institutional Definition Working Group: Learner

    Richard Hunter|March 5, 2024

    The Data Governance team is ready to convene the working group for the next institutional definition session. The session to discuss the institutional definition for the term "Learner" will occur on Thursday, April 4.

    Attend the upcoming session using the registration information below. 

  • For the Love of Data: Love Data Week Concludes

    Richard Hunter|February 23, 2024

    Earlier this month, Ohio State students, faculty, and staff participated in the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Love Data Week event.

    During this annual event, Love Data Week participants celebrate “all things data” while they share their data experiences, learn data visualization best practices, and enjoy some friendly competition.

    Event highlights include:

  • Love Data Week Feb. 12-16, 2024

    Richard Hunter|December 29, 2023

    The Big Ten Academic Alliance is collaborating to celebrate Love Data Week. The international Love Data Week event is a means of celebrating “all things data” and seeks to bring people together to share their data experiences, learn data visualization best practices, and have fun during the process. Please reach out to Ohio State’s coordinator for Love Data Week, Maureen Henry, with questions.