Dashboards and Reports

What is this service?

The Dashboards and Reports service at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is a comprehensive design and distribution service aimed at providing faculty, staff, and stakeholders with access to insightful data visualizations, analytics, and reports to support informed decision-making, strategic planning, and performance management. This service encompasses the creation, customization, and dissemination of dashboards and reports tailored to meet the diverse needs and requirements of different departments, units, and stakeholders across the university.

What are the benefits?

  • Enhanced Visibility: Provides stakeholders with clear, intuitive, and interactive visualizations of key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and trends to enhance visibility into organizational performance and outcomes.
  • Improved Decision-Making: Empowers decision-makers with timely, accurate, and actionable insights derived from data analytics and reports to support evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Efficient Communication: Facilitates efficient and effective communication of complex data and information through visually compelling dashboards and reports, promoting understanding and engagement among stakeholders.
  • Performance Monitoring: Enables continuous monitoring and tracking of progress towards organizational goals, targets, and objectives through real-time data updates and alerts.
  • Customization and Personalization: Offers customization options to tailor dashboards and reports to specific user preferences, roles, and information needs, ensuring relevance and usability.

What is covered?

  • Dashboard Design: Development of interactive dashboards featuring charts, graphs, maps, and other visual elements to represent data in a clear, concise, and meaningful manner.
  • Report Generation: Creation of customized reports, summaries, and analyses to present data findings, trends, insights, and recommendations for decision-makers and stakeholders.
  • Data Integration: Integration of data from multiple sources and systems into dashboards and reports to provide a comprehensive view of performance, operations, and outcomes.
  • Visualization Techniques: Utilization of data visualization techniques, best practices, and standards to effectively communicate complex information and facilitate understanding.
  • Distribution Channels: Distribution of dashboards and reports through various channels, including web-based platforms, email, mobile applications, and presentations, to reach targeted audiences and stakeholders.

What is not covered?

  • Data Collection and Storage: While the service involves data analysis and visualization, it does not include data collection, storage, or management, which are handled separately by data management systems and processes.
  • Statistical Analysis: Advanced statistical analysis and modeling are not within the scope of this service but may be supported through collaboration with specialized analytics teams or experts.

How to access the service?

Faculty, staff, and stakeholders can access the Dashboards and Reports service by submitting a request through the designated service portal or contacting the university's data analytics or business intelligence team. Requestors can specify their data requirements, visualization preferences, and intended audience to facilitate the creation of customized dashboards and reports.

Service Availability:

The Dashboards and Reports service is available year-round, with turnaround times for request fulfillment varying depending on the complexity and scope of the project. Regular updates and enhancements to existing dashboards and reports may be scheduled periodically to ensure relevance and accuracy.

Additional Notes:

  • Feedback from users and stakeholders is welcomed and utilized to enhance the usability, functionality, and effectiveness of dashboards and reports over time.
  • Training and support resources may be provided to assist users in navigating and interpreting dashboards and reports effectively.