WSSU REPORTING

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WSSU REPORTING

• Our new integrated and relational database
  system, BANNER has provided WSSU with an
  opportunity to utilize new and very user friendly
  means to get answers to questions regarding our
  campus.

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REPORTING TOOLS

• WSSU has moved to new web-based query or
  reporting systems.
• WebFocus is the web-based version of FOCUS which
  was used with SIS/PLUS.
• RAMSTATS is a web-based system developed at WSSU
  to obtain descriptive demographic data on our
  students and employees.

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DATA SOURCES

• Two Choices
• CENSUSA point in time. This is data that is
  OFFICIAL and is reported to and by UNCGA. It is
  available for Fall in Mid-October and then for
  Spring in Mid-March
• Should be used for external reporting
  requirements.
• CONTINUOUSThis is data that is refreshed daily
  and reflects daily updates.
• Should be used for internal use only.

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DATA SOURCE-CENSUS
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Rams Stats

• http//www.wssu.edu/WSSU/About/Administration/Divi
  sionofPlanningAssessmentandResearch/
• After you have accessed the RAMSTATS page, select
  Query Ramstats.
• Select the Semester you need and then choose one
  of the several options to answer your question.

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Rams Stats Share Point

• This link is also found on our website.
• The information contained here is composed of
  preformatted reports that are generated from the
  Student Data File. Information includes
  enrollment data, majors, SAT, Transfer, Residency
  and other valuable data points. Access is
  restricted to campus users.

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ACCESS TO THE SYSTEMS

• Access to RAMSTATS is unrestricted.
• Anyone, including, the public can access
  information from RAMSTATS.
• Access to WebFocus is restricted by need and
  type.
• There are 3 levels of access
• Developers ,Analytical Users and Users

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ACCESS TO WebFocus

• In order to gain access to WebFocus, an access
  form must be completed and signed by the
  appropriate Module Manager and then the Director
  of Institutional Research.
• Module Managers/Designees are
• Student- The Registrar, William Cain
• Financial Aid-The Director of Financial Aid,
  Raymond Solomon
• Student AR- The Director of Billings and
  Receivables, Shirley Wilson
• Finance- Chief Systems Accountant, Constance
  Mallette
• Human Resources- The Associate VC for HR, Ed
  Hanes
• The WebFocus Access Form is located here
• P\Banner Project\Security
• Open WebFocus Access Request Form

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WebFocus Access contd

• The people who will need access are typically
  people who routinely used FOCUS.
• Fill in the form electronically and then print.
• If there are questions as to how to complete the
  form call Institutional Research.

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Data Requests

• First, try the self-service tools of Ram Stats
  and WebFocus.
• If your requests cannot be answered using either
  of these tools, then simply submit a request to
  Rams Request or WebFOCUS Reporting Request.
• Both links are found here
• http//www.wssu.edu/WSSU/About/Administration/Divi
  sionofPlanningAssessmentandResearch

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Data Requests contd

• All requests must come through the designated
  system.
• The request will be routed to the appropriate
  persons and completed.
• Depending upon the difficulty of the request,
  completion time should vary between 2-3 days.
• Please remember, due to FERPA and HIPPA
  regulations, WSSU must not release any
  information that could lead to identity theft or
  compromise.