Institutional data is any information, regardless of medium, used by or for the university to conduct university business. Owned and governed by UW–Madison, institutional data is a critical shared resource. Examples of it include: Student …
Data literacy
What’s next for UW–Madison graduates? Inside the First Destination Outcomes Dashboard.
The Undergraduate First Destination Outcomes dashboard provides a wealth of information and insights about how effectively UW–Madison prepares students for their future. In addition to learning about primary post-graduation plans, reviewing the data can help …
Steps you can take today for strong records hygiene
As a public institution, UW–Madison is required to keep and maintain records, making them available upon public request. Public record requests are submitted to the UW-Madison Public Records office via a portal, and responding to …
Secure data management starts with you!
Protecting the security and privacy of institutional data is everyone’s responsibility. Many UW-Madison employees access and use data in their roles. Secure data management practices are important because much of this data is protected for …
Students: You’re in control of your personal data!
At UW–Madison, we manage a wide variety of systems and forms that collect and store personal information for both students and employees. On behalf of the university, the Office of the Registrar is the responsible …
Behind the numbers—understanding UW–Madison’s census date for enrollment
Each fall, UW–Madison takes an official snapshot of student enrollment on the 10th day of classes, known as the institution’s “census date.” These counts, also known as our “frozen enrollment” counts, are used in key …