Transcript Degrees Database

Academic Planning
Training Summit
Degrees Database
PeopleSoft Version
June 1, 2016
CSU Chancellor’s Office
Welcome to the new Degrees Database (DDb)
• Now in PeopleSoft environment
• Stand-alone database—not tied to campus student
system
• PeopleSoft familiarity is there
Landing page–DDb Reports
DDb Reports
• The reports page appears for both DDb users
and guests.
• Defaulted to Current Programs Report
• 6 reports available with more to come
• Reports exclude inactive degrees
• Admission Suspended
• Discontinued
• Obsolete
Degrees Database Main Page
• Here’s that familiar look
DDb Major Page
• Includes more information icons
• Updated Degrees Database User guide
Search CSU Degrees Website
• DDb feeds data to this search site
• New look
Search Degrees
• Importance of proper degree titles, campus links,
and videos
• Provides information for prospective students
• Consistency and maintenance of links:
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Link to academic department webpage OR
Link to catalog degree requirements
Which has current and best information?
Broken links = lost opportunity
Search Degrees
• Example of search entry with all updated links:
Degrees Database–what’s coming
• Degrees Database will be tied to CSU Mentor
• Plans are in process
• All majors must be entered in order for students to apply
• Degree codes must match campus student system
• Coordinate with colleagues responsible for Academic Plan Tables
for degree code consistency
• Update status of degrees when necessary (i.e. suspended, etc.)
Thank you for your help with the DDb!
• Provides best information for prospective
students
• Helps with reporting and planning at the campus
and systemwide levels
• Creates a historical view of CSU Degrees
QUESTIONS?