Annual Refresher: Where and How to Make a Data Request from IR

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The IR Data Request Form can be used to:

  • Request data, reports, lists, or analysis from Institutional Research
  • Report bugs or issues with Power BI reports in Data Now! 2.0
  • Request a new Power BI report or dashboard project
  • Submit routine or recurring reporting needs

For most requests, IR asks for at least two weeks’ notice whenever possible. If something is needed sooner, please have your VP, Dean or Director either submit the request directly or send a brief authorization email to IRsupport@roguecc.edu referencing the request and explaining the rush need. We will prioritize accordingly.

When submitting a request, please be as descriptive as possible. The more context you provide up front, the easier it is for us to understand the purpose of the request, identify the right data and reduce back-and-forth clarification.

The form will ask for both a “want by” date and a “need by” date. IR will always work requests into the queue as soon as possible, and we are often able to meet earlier “want by” dates. However, during high-volume reporting periods, the “need by” date helps us prioritize competing deadlines. Please use the “need by” field for the true drop-dead date when the information must be received.

The form also includes a place to identify routine or recurring reporting needs. Once a recurring request is established, you will not need to submit the same request each time. IR will add it to our task list, confirm deadlines with you as needed, and use those dates to guide future reporting timelines.

Please contact IRsupport@roguecc.edu with any questions about using the form. We are here to support your department and help connect you with the information you need.