Compare the Dashboards and Data Sources
- Brandi Belleau
- Heather Lego
Student Data & Dashboards | Financial Data & Dashboards | Access & Cognos Decommissioning
Knowing which dashboard to use when delivering a report or which data source(s) to select when creating a new dashboard can be overwhelming, especially when the sources contain similar data with nuanced differences. We’ve included comparisons of Enterprise Resources and examples of key business questions answered within the resource.
If an Enterprise Dashboard answers your business question(s), you can use the dashboard filters and save a custom view to pre-package common report requests. You shouldn’t need to create copies of Enterprise Dashboards or design custom dashboards frequently. If you are spending significant time copying, editing, or building custom dashboards, reach out to see if we can help!
It is also important to note that the Enterprise Dashboards and Data Sources were designed with the intention of “one size fits most.” To change the Enterprise Dashboard to “one size fits me,” see the Catalogs for Student, Financial, and HR Data Sources. These pages contain details, important notes, and a listing of the fields you can add, subtract, and finagle. Then use Tableau Web Edit to create your own spin on an Enterprise Dashboard.
The Tableau Dashboards and Data Sources will eventually replace Cognos. Cognos will be fully decommissioned by June 30, 2025. We are phasing out the Cognos data packages 2-4 months after the correlating Tableau resources are released, depending on the University’s business needs. We will ensure you have access to the data you need!
To smooth the transition from Cognos to Tableau, please review the tables below. The Enterprise Resources are listed with their correlating Cognos Packages that previously served similar use cases.
Enterprise Dashboards & Data Sources | Description & Use Cases | Examples of Migratable Existing Cognos Reports | Correlating Cognos Package(s) |
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Active StudentDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: May 2023 | The dashboard can answer… |
| ST Active StudentDecommissioned: November 8, 2024*(announcement) |
Class Enrollment & GradesDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: December 2024 | The dashboard can answer…Use the data source to create a custom dashboard that digs deeper into… |
| ST Class EnrollmentDecommissioning: TBD, 3-4 months after release(announcement) |
Class ScheduleDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: March 2023 |
| ST Class ScheduleDecommissioned: November 8, 2024*(announcement) | |
Student EnrollmentDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: July 2023 |
| ST Enrollment and TuitionDecommissioning: early Spring Term 2025 | |
Student Enrollment & Tuition ForecastsDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: July 2023 |
| ST Enrollment and Tuition BudgetingDecommissioning: early Spring Term 2025 | |
Student GraduationDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: September 2023 |
| ST Graduation, ST Graduation CensusDecommissioning: early Spring Term 2025 | |
AdmissionsDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: December 2024 | Details forthcoming |
| ST AdmissionsDecommissioning: 2-3 months after release |
Class Enrollment TrackingIn Development Stage |
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| ST Class Enrollment |
Retention and GraduationIn Development Stage |
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| ST Cohort (Persistence and Graduation)Decommissioning: 2-3 months after release |
Enterprise Dashboards & Data Sources | Description & Use Cases | Correlating Cognos Package(s) |
|---|---|---|
Fiscal Panther: Entity 02, 03 OperatingDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: October 2022 | GL Aggregate Query Pkg Decommissioning: xx | |
Fiscal Panther: Grants AdministrationDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: June 2021 | GL Aggregate Query Pkg Decommissioning: xx | |
Fiscal Panther: Grants by End DateDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: March 2023 | GL Aggregate Query Pkg Decommissioning: TBA | |
Fiscal Panther: Purpose-Based (02/04/06/09)Dashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: October 2022 | GL Aggregate Query Pkg Decommissioning: TBA | |
Fiscal Panther: Transaction ReviewDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: August 2022 | GL Transaction Query Pkg Decommissioning: TBA | |
Fiscal Panther: Actual & Projected LaborDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: March 2023 | PY Transaction Query Pkg Decommissioning: TBA | |
Fiscal Panther: Purchase Order ReviewDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: August 2023 | Purchase Order Pkg Decommissioning: TBA |
Access & Cognos Decommissioning
After a Cognos Package is decommissioned, you will not be able to run a report that used the package as its data source. Instead, you will receive an error message similar to the one pictured below. In this case, you should review the correlating Enterprise Dashboard and Data Source to ensure you are able to recreate report criteria.
If you had access to a Cognos data package, you should have access to the correlating Tableau Enterprise Resource. Examples and links for requesting Student Mart access, and therefore access to the the Student related Tableau Enterprise Resources, are available in the accordion menus below.
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