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Manual File Uploads

This method requires a user to import the data via a web interface (Data Management site). This method is the most limited in terms of flexibility and is not considered best practice when the more robust options are not possible.

There are considerations and conversations to have on campus before moving forward, Including:

  • Is the campus expecting to use an SSO? The Data Management site only matches with one form of ID. This could be the persons' ID or campus email address.

  • What are the Organizational Units for the institution? What is your Institutional Hierarchy?

    • This will impact how reports are disseminated and who will have permission to view any reports.

    • Does your hierarchy reflect how your data should be aggregated?

  • What are your Academic Terms? Are they standard for all courses or are there variables? Terms should reflect the time periods where the data is collected.

  • Consider users that need access to the system for information or have reporting needs. Privileges within the system can be made to the discrete user.

These decisions will influence what is included as data is imported into the system.