Data Glossary Updates

The Lamar University Data Glossary provides definitions for common data elements used in institutional reporting. Before requesting to add or update a term, please review the existing glossary at:

Lamar University Data Glossary - Lamar University

The University will maintain a glossary of identified and defined terms as related to university data and data governance. The complete glossary is housed on the public-facing website and will undergo a biannual review (December and May of each academic year) to revise existing terms as well as add new ones. The Data Management Officer is responsible for maintenance of the glossary and will facilitate updates through the Data Governance Committee.

If you have any questions regarding the Lamar University Data Glossary, please email us at datagovernance@lamar.edu. Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve!

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Data Glossary Term: (Enter the term here)*

Definition: (Enter the definition here)*

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Justification for Adding a New Data Glossary Term:*

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Justification for Updating Data Glossary Term:*

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Location-Definition of Updated Data Glossary Term:*

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1. Category*

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Category*

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2. Source*

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Source:*

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3. Data Owner*

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Data Owner*

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4. TAC*

Is this a Texas Administrative Code (TAC) definition?

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TAC Definition*

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5. TSUS*

Is this a Texas State University System (TSUS) definition?

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TSUS Definition*

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6. NIST*

Is this a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) definition?

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NIST Definition*

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7. LU Specific*

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LU Definition*

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8. Government Entity*

Is this a definition that is from another government entity?

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Government Entity Definition*

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9. IPEDS*

Is this an IPEDS - Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System definition?

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IPEDS Definition*

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10. THECB*

Is this a THECB - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board definition?

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THECB Definition*

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