D2I Analytics: Tools for Decision Support
D2I develops analytical tools such as dashboards, statistical analysis, and reports with the aim of increasing data-informed decision making and supporting UT’s strategic goals. D2I’s initial analytical work has been prioritized by university leadership in the form of charter projects, intended to translate available institutional data into insights that can be leveraged by CSUs and campus partners.
What Does D2I Analytics Do?
Charter Projects
Charter projects are longer-term strategic initiatives identified as core opportunity areas that will have broad campus impact. These projects are prioritized by university leadership in accordance with university goals which are then outlined and executed by D2I based on available resources and external deadlines. You can review the status of these projects in the tables below.
Specialty and Emergent Projects
Decision-support work (including support for the Executive Vice President and Provost portfolio) contingent upon resource availability and strategic priorities. Additional projects are identified and prioritized to answer common questions that benefit the greatest number of CSUs and campus partners.
Campus Consultation and Support
Assistance in defining strategic business questions, locating campus data and/or information, and identifying data stewards. D2I does not approve access to data sources or Insights resources we do not own.
Upcoming Products
| Product | Anticipated Launch |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 Census Report: provides an overview of key university enrollment trends. | September 2024 |
| Faculty Fact Base: annual publication that provides quantitative information about faculty careers. | October 2024 |
| Single Course and Multiple Courses: aids in course planning and course scheduling. | November 2024 |
| Faculty Flow: provides executive and CSU leadership insight into faculty outcomes. | December 2024 |
Existing Products
- The products below are periodically reviewed (with campus feedback applied) and updated as appropriate.
- Faculty and staff can discover most of the products listed below in Insights (login with UT EID and password).
- Some D2I products are accessible only by limited audiences. Refer to the “Contact” section within the Insights Service if you believe you should have access to a product.
| Product | Last Refreshed | Next Anticipated Refresh | Insights Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Evaluation Faculty Report: shows faculty course evaluation trends. | September 2024 | TBD | |
| Degrees Awarded: shows degrees awarded by CSU, major, and degree level. | September 2024 | TBD | |
| Historical Student Headcount: shows student enrollment by a wide variety of factors for the past five years. | September 2024 | TBD | |
| Semester Credit Hour-Funding: provides a shared view of semester credit hours for CSUs by the instructor’s funding unit. | September 2024 | TBD | |
| Semester Credit Hour-Offering: provides a shared view of semester credit hours for CSUs by field of study. | September 2024 | TBD | |
| Semester Credit Hour (SCH) Budget Model: presents semester credit hour totals against EVPP-defined benchmarks. | September 2024 | TBD | |
| Dual and Combined Majors: shows counts of undergraduate students enrolled in two majors. | September 2024 | TBD | |
| Minors and Certificates Awarded: shows minors and certificates awarded by CSUs. | September 2024 | TBD | |
| Faculty Teaching Activity: shows trends of funded course metrics combined with faculty metrics. | June 2024 | November 2024 | |
| Faculty Headcount and FTE: shows headcount and FTE trends of faculty appointments. | June 2024 | January 2025 | |
| Faculty Salaries: shows 9-month base rate salaries and academic supplements for primary faculty appointments. | June 2024 | Spring 2025 |
FAQs
What types of projects and data analysis does the D2I Analytics team focus on?
D2I Analytics supports data and analytics projects that advance data-informed decision-making in support of university priorities. To do so we collaborate with other data partners across campus such as AIS, eBITS, IRRIS, and others.
How can the D2I Analytics team support my CSU?
We welcome questions and requests in support of campus efforts to increase data-driven decision-making. However, depending on capacity, available resources, and the specifics of your request, we may not be able to take on a project. We may also refer requests to more appropriate campus partners. In such cases we will do our best to help you and your CSU find an alternative path to achieving your goals.
What types of data and/or information can I request from D2I?
D2I Analytics has existing expertise in academic domains, such as student, course, and faculty data. The specific parameters of what we can accomplish will depend on data access permissions (e.g., Enterprise Data Governance), the university’s strategic goals, and D2I Analytics bandwidth. All requests must fall within FERPA, university, and D2I guidelines.
How long will it take for me to receive a response to my request?
D2I Analytics will prioritize requests that align with the university’s strategic goals. Request fulfillment timelines will depend on numerous factors including the complexity of the data needed and the nature of the finished product. While we will do our best to provide an achievable time estimate as quickly as possible following your request submission, we generally require a minimum of two weeks to fulfill most requests with some instances requiring longer.
How do I obtain access to the online Insights service?
If you have an EID - you have access to the Insights Service. Simply visit the website and log in using the UT SSO portal. Once logged in you will see featured and suggested dashboards that are available to you. Additional information about Insights can be found here.
How do I obtain access to a specific dashboard or resource for myself or another person?
You will first need to get approval from the data steward responsible for the resource (this will not be a Data to Insights representative). Usually this will be an individual or CSU representative who directed you to access the resource. Once you have been approved by the data steward, they can request access for you by e-mailing insights@utexas.edu.
I know I have approval to access a specific dashboard but I can't open it - why?
There could be several reasons you are having trouble opening a specific resource.
- Confirm that you are accessing the resource from campus internet or via the UT VPN connection.
- Always access your D2I resources via the Insights Service as updated versions might have updated access links.
- The resource you are attempting to access may have been retired and removed from the Insights Service. Contact us at insights@utexas.edu to discuss whether this is the case.