Business Intelligence
Miami's Business Intelligence (BI) team develops and supports the use of data analytics solutions that give the University the capability to make timely data-driven decisions and provide insights across all departments and divisions. BI is a recognized industry term encompassing data warehousing, analysis, and reporting.
Our Goal
The goal of the BI initiative at Miami is to support current university activities and plan for future needs. This is done by providing our faculty and staff with verifiable and accurate information using data and analysis tools. This data should be provided in a secure and effective manner. As BI continues to grow at Miami, it is being used as a strategic resource that serves as a cornerstone in the foundation of Miami University’s success in accomplishing all aspects of its mission.
Workday is Coming!
Miami is in the process of replacing its current ERP system with Workday. This transition will include changes to our use of OAS & BI Publisher. Look for further details about these changes in the coming weeks.
Support
IT Help is the central point of contact for BI issues on campus.
Knowledge Base: The IT Services Knowledge Base is the first-stop for answering your BI-related questions.
Phone: 513-529-7900
This workshop will introduce the attendee to Oracle's OAS Answers software. The attendee will learn the basics needed to generate analyses using Answers as well as receive data training by subject matter experts to aid in the creation of data analyses.
This is a two, half-day workshop for tool training as well as one quarter-day Data Training from Institutional Research. If you are not able to commit to both half days and the data training in a single session, please check for future dates. Please register for all three days.
This class is open to unclassified staff.
This course does NOT qualify for job enrichment credit.
BI Publisher is a pixel-perfect tool housed within the OAS platform. At the end of the class, you should have the skill set to use the tool and begin using the skills learned.
For the best outcome of the training, SQL skills are needed.
This is a two, half days course, and attendance is required on both half days. If you are not able to commit to both half days in a single session, please check for future dates. Please register for both days. They are always back-to-back days.
This course does NOT qualify for Job Enrichment Credit.
Resources
Oracle Analytics Server (OAS)
OAS is the business intelligence software used by the team. It can be accessed at MiamiOH.edu/bi. It includes Answers and Dashboards, as well as access to BI Publisher reports. If you require access to OAS, please visit the OAS Access, Issues and Enhancements Knowledge Base article.
BI Publisher
BI Publisher is part of the OAS software suite. It allows for direct database queries to systems like Banner, as well as traditional report formatting.
OAS Data Visualization (DV)
DV provides an option to connect to various data sources and create a variety of graphs.
Tableau
Tableau is a popular data visualization software licensed within departments at Miami. It provides options to connect to a variety of data sources and display powerful graphs. To learn more about Tableau, please visit the Self-Service Data Analytics Overview article in the IT Services Knowledge Base.
Data Cookbook
The purpose of the Data Cookbook is to provide a Glossary of Definitions for data available analysis. This "data dictionary" enables a common understanding of our data.
Data Summit
Starting in January 2020, the Data Summit has become a fixture to bring the Miami data community together. It typically includes a keynote address and subsequent sessions to talk about important topics around data in higher education and our local solutions.
Meet the Team
Community
BI Project Prioritization
The Business Intelligence team uses the Change and Continuous Improvement Committee (CCIC) for project prioritization. This group provides representation from across the university's divisions to ensure the right direction for BI.
Banner Data Team
For university offices that create or consume data in Banner, the Banner Data Team provides a forum for collaboration. It could include a discussion of whether to store data in Banner, where it may be appropriate to store it in Banner, and what values to use. The team is responsible for maintaining the Banner Data Entry Standards and promoting data integrity and security. The group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month. Contact David Schaefer if you're interested in joining.
Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness handles internal and external information requests for the university.
Contact IT Services
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521 S. Patterson Ave.
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