Data Literacy

Data literacy is the ability to read, work with, analyze, and communicate with data. UAIR provides the tools to get the data, but how can you make the most of it?

Our data literacy initiatives aim to get you comfortable with our services and prepared to use them to power your work. From the context provided by FAQs to our premier Data Exploration Series, check back here to learn how to make data work for you. 

Data Literacy Spotlight

Expand your data literacy with an ongoing set of trainings crafted by UAIR experts. Go beyond UAccess Analytics and learn powerful data skills.

Data Exploration Series

Catch up on our Data Exploration Series in a convenient Panopto playlist! 

Key Concepts & FAQs

Financial Data Key Concepts

Review key financial reporting terms, review account organization, and take a look at some of the most helpful financial focused reports in UAccess Analytics and the Interactive Fact Book.

Student Data Key Concepts

Learn essential student data terminology, avoid common misconceptions, and where to find some of the most relevant student data dashboards with this handy resource.

Employee Data Key Concepts

Brush up on employee data fundamentals from compensation details to faculty tracks, essential terms, and where to find some of the most useful financial dashboards.

Sponsored Research Data Key Concepts

Check out the key sponsored research data concepts and terminology you'll discover when exploring research data in UAccess Analytics. 

IPEDS FAQ

Have questions about IPEDS terminology and more?

Race/Ethnicity Reporting FAQ

Learn more about UAIR's race/ethnicity reporting methodology.

Data Literacy Presentations and Resources

PRESENTATIONS Date PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on the Fall 2024 Student Census November 7, 2024 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on the Graduate Student Lifecycle June 14, 2024 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fiscal Year-End 2024 May 2, 2024 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on the CSW - Class Enrollment Detail Subject Area November 15, 2023 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fall 2023 Student Census October 18, 2023 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Financials Modernization: Data Warehousing & Analytics May 10, 2023 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fiscal Year-End Data 2023 April 26, 2023 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Institutional Diversity Data July 21, 2022 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fiscal Year-End Data FY22 May 4, 2022 PDF VIDEO
Lunch & Learn | Visualizer February 22, 2022 - VIDEO
Lunch & Learn | Institutional Planning Metrics January 25, 2022 - VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Business Officer Central January 20, 2022 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Student Degrees and Academic Eligibility August 5, 2021 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fiscal Year Rollover May 20, 2021 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Arizona Profiles - Student Data March 25, 2021 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Arizona Profiles - Administrative Data Feb. 25, 2021 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Student Counts and Census Data Oct. 15, 2020 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Employee Data Aug. 13, 2020 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Student Data June 11, 2020 PDF VIDEO
Data Exploration Guide: Focus on Fiscal Year End June 8, 2020 PDF -