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

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Data Exploration Series | Focus on the Fall 2024 Student CensusNovember 7, 2024PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on the Graduate Student LifecycleJune 14, 2024PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fiscal Year-End 2024May 2, 2024PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on the CSW - Class Enrollment Detail Subject AreaNovember 15, 2023PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fall 2023 Student CensusOctober 18, 2023PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Financials Modernization: Data Warehousing & AnalyticsMay 10, 2023PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fiscal Year-End Data 2023April 26, 2023PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Institutional Diversity DataJuly 21, 2022PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fiscal Year-End Data FY22May 4, 2022PDFVIDEO
Lunch & Learn | VisualizerFebruary 22, 2022-VIDEO
Lunch & Learn | Institutional Planning MetricsJanuary 25, 2022-VIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Business Officer CentralJanuary 20, 2022PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Student Degrees and Academic EligibilityAugust 5, 2021PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Fiscal Year RolloverMay 20, 2021PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Arizona Profiles - Student DataMarch 25, 2021PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Arizona Profiles - Administrative DataFeb. 25, 2021PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Student Counts and Census DataOct. 15, 2020PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Employee DataAug. 13, 2020PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Series | Focus on Student DataJune 11, 2020PDFVIDEO
Data Exploration Guide: Focus on Fiscal Year EndJune 8, 2020PDF-