Progress

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
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Goal 1

Establish Data System

Establish NSWERS data system for sustainable insights.

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Objective 1.1 : Develop & Implement Foundational Elements
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Develop the human capacity, technical infrastructures, policies and procedures necessary for operational success
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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

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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

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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

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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
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Define NSWERS data collection to support research objectives and organizational goals
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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

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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.

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Strategy 1.2.3

Pursue Value-Add Partner Support Activities

09/01/2020 - 06/30/2023

Pursue Value-Add Partner Support Activities

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Strategy 1.2.4

Leverage Public Domain Data Repositories

07/01/2021 - 06/30/2023

Leverage Public Domain Data Repositories

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

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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

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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

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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
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Ensure informational protection, privacy safeguards and cybersecurity
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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

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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

Goal 2

Evaluate Efficacy

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

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Objective 2.1 : Create NSWERS Information Agenda
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Create and publish an information agenda to prioritize and codify high-value research/decision topics and questions of interest
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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
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Establish NSWERS data analysis and prediction operations for the study of Nebraska's education and workforce training systems
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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

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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

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

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

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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.

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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

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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