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This page details progress made towards the goals and objectives identified in the Strategic Approach and Plan adopted on April 26, 2021 by the NSWERS Executive Council.

Overall Progress

Develop & Implement Foundational Elements

Define NSWERS Data Collection

Design and Execute Data Acquisition

Optimize Data Processing and Protect Digital Assets

Goal 1

Establish Data System

Establish NSWERS data system for sustainable insights.

Percent Complete:

100%

Objective 1.1 : Develop & Implement Foundational Elements

100%

Develop the human capacity, technical infrastructures, policies and procedures necessary for operational success

Strategy 1.1.1

Define Organizational Strategies

12/01/2020 - 05/01/2021

Define core approach to accomplishing organizational goals via codified strategies and plans

Strategy 1.1.2

Establish Organizational Structures

09/01/2020 - 06/30/2023

Establish structures to situate and coordinate work for efficient and effective operations

Strategy 1.1.3

Create and Implement Organizational System

12/01/2020 - 01/01/2021

Create and implement systems and processes that add value to the organization

Strategy 1.1.4

Acquire & Maintain Organizational Skills

12/01/2020 - 06/30/2023

Acquire the capabilities and skills required for organizational success

Objective 1.2 : Define NSWERS Data Collection

99%

Define NSWERS data collection to support research objectives and organizational goals

Strategy 1.2.1

Ensure the Interoperability of NSWERS Data

10/01/2020 - 07/01/2022

Ensure NSWERS systems and services to create, exchange and consume data via a common set of exchange formats

Strategy 1.2.2

Leverage Nebraska Person ID System

10/01/2020 - 07/01/2022

Leverage the Nebraska Person ID System for Cross-Partner matching efforts.

Strategy 1.2.3

Pursue Value-Add Partner Support Activities

09/01/2020 - 06/30/2023

Pursue Value-Add Partner Support Activities

Strategy 1.2.4

Leverage Public Domain Data Repositories

07/01/2021 - 06/30/2023

Leverage Public Domain Data Repositories

Strategy 1.2.5

Explore Methodologies for Auxiliary Data Collection

07/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

Explore methodologies to supplement NSWERS administrative data with auxiliary data necessary to execute on information agenda

Objective 1.3 : Design and Execute Data Acquisition

100%

Create the technical and procedural processes necessary for acquiring quality data from NSWERS Partners and Affiliates

Strategy 1.3.1

Develop and Implement a Secure, Web-Based Portal

07/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

Develop a one-stop, web-based portal for NSWERS Partners, Affiliates and authorized users to communicate key tasks and needs.

Strategy 1.3.2

Leverage Industry-Standard Data Exchange Technologies

07/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

Leverage industry-standard data exchanged technologies to facilitate secure data transfer to and from NSWERS

Strategy 1.3.3

Develop and Implement Quality Control Processes

04/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure NSWERS data fitness of use

Strategy 1.3.4

Establish Annual Calendar

07/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

Establish dates and timelines necessary for the submission of data to NSWERS

Objective 1.4 : Optimize Data Processing and Protect Digital Assets

100%

Ensure informational protection, privacy safeguards and cybersecurity

Strategy 1.4.1

Establish and Maintain a Robust Data Security Program

02/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

Protect the technical aspects of how NSWERS data are collected, stored, and transferred through the information technology infrastructure

Strategy 1.4.2

Implement a Comprehensive Program of Data Governance

12/01/2020 - 07/01/2022

Implement comprehensive program of data governance to ensure the overall availability, usability, integrity, quality, privacy and security of NSWERS data

Create NSWERS Information Agenda

Establish Data Analysis and Prediction Operations

Report on Longitudinal Outcomes

Release Data and Disseminate Research & Evaluation Findings

Goal 2

Evaluate Efficacy

Evaluate the efficacy of Nebraska’s education and workforce training systems

Percent Complete:

90%

Objective 2.1 : Create NSWERS Information Agenda

100%

Create and publish an information agenda to prioritize and codify high-value research/decision topics and questions of interest

Strategy 2.1.1

Adopt Solutions for Timeliness, Relevance and Accuracy

01/25/2021 - 02/28/2021

Adopt solutions that anticipate questions for a timely response, support decision making with decision-relevant information, and motivates accuracy

Objective 2.2 : Establish Data Analysis and Prediction Operations

88%

Establish NSWERS data analysis and prediction operations for the study of Nebraska's education and workforce training systems

Strategy 2.2.1

Implement a Modern, Flexible and Scalable Analytics Unit

05/01/2021 - 06/30/2023

Implement a modern, flexible, and scalable analytics environment designed to leverage the latest analytic tools and research methodologies for rapid-response and in-depth services

Strategy 2.2.2

Establish Collaboration Opportunities and Cultivate Funding

07/01/2022 - 06/30/2023

Establish collaboration opportunities and cultivate funding streams that enable education-workforce program evaluation and project scale-up review

Strategy 2.2.3

Leverage the Capacity of NSWERS Partners and Affiliates

07/01/2022 - 06/30/2023

Leverage the capacity of NSWERS partners and affiliates to engage faculty and staff, students and parents, communities and regions across Nebraska

Objective 2.3 : Report on Longitudinal Outcomes

100%

Assess Nebraska's education and workforce training systems against an outcome framework informed by nationwide standards

Strategy 2.3.1

Operationalize and Measure Education Outcomes

07/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

Track education outcomes by school and institution based on job placement - location (in-state/out-of-state), region (rural/urban), field of study/field of position, skills required, etc.

Strategy 2.3.2

Operationalize and Measure Workforce Outcomes

07/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

Track workforce outcomes by school and institution based on job placement - location (in-state/out-of-state), region (rural/urban), field of study/field of position, skills required, etc.

Objective 2.4 : Release Data and Disseminate Research & Evaluation Findings

71%

Provide machine-readable data and disseminate research and evaluation findings to inform decision making

Strategy 2.4.1

Establish and Maintain a data Clearinghouse to facilitate Data as a Product (DaaP) Enterprise

07/01/2021 - 01/01/2023

Establish and maintain an education-workforce information repository to disseminate NSWERS information, data, and metadata to partners, affiliates, and beyond

Strategy 2.4.2

Establish and Maintain Data as a Service (DaaS) Enterprise

07/01/2021 - 01/01/2023

Establish and maintain education-workforce information services to enhance data value with NSWERS partners, affiliates, and beyond.

Strategy 2.4.3

Create or Acquire Communications Methods and Platforms

07/01/2021 - 01/01/2023

Create or acquire methods and platforms to communicate and deliver data through both public and secure channels

Strategy 2.4.4

Strengthen Awareness, Facilitate Collaborations and Drive System Improvements

11/01/2021 - 01/01/2023

Utilize NSWERS data and information to highlight and motivate decisions to spur education and workforce system improvements

Progress

Establish Data System

Objective 1.1 : Develop & Implement Foundational Elements

Define Organizational Strategies

Establish Organizational Structures

Create and Implement Organizational System

Acquire & Maintain Organizational Skills

Objective 1.2 : Define NSWERS Data Collection

Ensure the Interoperability of NSWERS Data

Leverage Nebraska Person ID System

Pursue Value-Add Partner Support Activities

Leverage Public Domain Data Repositories

Explore Methodologies for Auxiliary Data Collection

Objective 1.3 : Design and Execute Data Acquisition

Develop and Implement a Secure, Web-Based Portal

Leverage Industry-Standard Data Exchange Technologies

Develop and Implement Quality Control Processes

Establish Annual Calendar

Objective 1.4 : Optimize Data Processing and Protect Digital Assets

Establish and Maintain a Robust Data Security Program

Implement a Comprehensive Program of Data Governance

Evaluate Efficacy

Objective 2.1 : Create NSWERS Information Agenda

Adopt Solutions for Timeliness, Relevance and Accuracy

Objective 2.2 : Establish Data Analysis and Prediction Operations

Implement a Modern, Flexible and Scalable Analytics Unit

Establish Collaboration Opportunities and Cultivate Funding

Leverage the Capacity of NSWERS Partners and Affiliates

Objective 2.3 : Report on Longitudinal Outcomes

Operationalize and Measure Education Outcomes

Operationalize and Measure Workforce Outcomes

Objective 2.4 : Release Data and Disseminate Research & Evaluation Findings

Establish and Maintain a data Clearinghouse to facilitate Data as a Product (DaaP) Enterprise

Establish and Maintain Data as a Service (DaaS) Enterprise

Create or Acquire Communications Methods and Platforms

Strengthen Awareness, Facilitate Collaborations and Drive System Improvements

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