From Chaos to Clarity: Streamlining Reporting for Diverse Stakeholders

Session Abstract: As data demands grow, institutional research offices must navigate the challenge of delivering consistent and accurate reporting while accommodating the varying needs of campus stakeholders. At Indiana University, Institutional Analytics has developed a streamlined reporting tool designed to simplify the reporting of key institutional metrics, addressing common issues such as data fragmentation and dashboard overload. In this session, we will explore the limitations of traditional reporting methods and demonstrate how this new tool offers a user-friendly interface and modular data structure to reduce complexity. Attendees will gain insights into how the tool balances flexibility and precision, allowing for easy updates and clear data interpretation. By the end of the session, participants will have practical strategies for simplifying reporting processes and ensuring clarity and consistency in institutional data, improving decision-making across their institutions.

Keywords: dashboards, reporting, metrics, data infrastructure, diverse stakeholders, business intelligence