Frequently Asked Questions

How do I request data?

SHSU employees, please click on "SHSU Employees: DADS Request Form" on the navigation bar to the left. The link will direct to our data request form that will create a Katalyst ticket once submitted.

Non-affiliated individuals can request data by following the directions listed on the "Open Records Requests" link in the navigation bar to the left.

Depending on the level of detail and request specifications, data requests will require from a few days to several weeks to be completed. Please be as specific in terms of cohorts, terms, and variables as possible. Questions about pending work orders can be emailed to dads@shsu.edu.

Where can I find data on enrollment, graduation, and other statistics?

Official certified data, such as enrollment and graduation rates, are available from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Accountability website, as well as in the Interactive Fact Book. 

Why doesn't DADS report individual data?

In most cases, federal law prohibits the dissemination of individual student information, and Data Analytics and Decision Support ethical guidelines stress the protection of the privacy of small or easily identifiable groups.

Who is the primary contact for faculty data?

Ms. Jamilyn White, Director of Faculty Records and Reporting can address questions regarding SHSU faculty reports. 

Can DADS send out my surveys?

At SHSU, internal surveys for bona fide business purposes are facilitated by IT@Sam. Data Analytics and Decision Support can assist you with pre-survey study methodology and post-survey results analysis for paper, phone, and web surveys. DADS does not authorize or approve a department's decision to conduct a survey, and in some cases DADS will require documentation that internal authorizations were obtained, including, but not limited to, Institutional Review Board, Divisional Vice President, and Academic College Chair, Dean, or Provost.