Data Sources
Cognos reports draw information from a central Operational Data Store (ODS). The ODS data warehouse is a large data repository accumulated from sources internal and external to Portland State University.
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List of Data Sources
Banner
Banner is the core campus student records system, hosted and maintained by the Office of Information Technology. The Banner database includes Admissions, Registration, Transcript, Accounts Receivable, Financial Aid, Human Resources, and Finance information.
Call Center
Avaya Call Management is a solution that provides information about phone activity for agents and call centers on campus.
CampusNexus CRM (Formerly Talisma)
CampusNexus is a vendor-provided Customer Relationship Management system, used to contact both prospective and existing students. Cognos contains data regarding email campaigns and interactions with existing and prospective students.
National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)
NSC is a nonprofit and nongovernmental organization and the leading provider of educational reporting, data exchange, verification, and research services. Data is loaded into Cognos for Prior Attendance, Subsequent Enrollment, and Declined Admission.
StarRez
StarRez is a comprehensive student housing solution including: online housing applications, room assignments, and billing. StarRez data is summarized for students showing who has ever lived in housing or is currently in housing.
Student Centralized Administrative Reporting File (SCARF)
The Student Centralized Administrative Reporting File (SCARF) is a snapshot of Banner data, taken at the 4th week and end of each term, shaped by a script run on the Banner server. The script applies specific rules for consistent comparison across units within PSU, as well as external government agencies and universities. The data is managed by OIRP and stored in the ODS data warehouse.
Travel Data
The Viking Travel Site supports the PSU Community by providing authorization and reimbursements for travel. Portions of Viking travel data are captured via the OnBase system and sent to Cognos for audit reporting.
University Success
Check-in system used to track information about students who visited a Housing Center for assistance with a question. Data is transferred to Cognos through OnBase.
Further Resources
Contact OIT-BISupport-Group@pdx.edu for additional assistance.