\n Data glossaries define institutional terms and explain how data should be
\n interpreted and used. They help Boston University faculty and staff apply
\n consistent definitions across systems, reports, and functional areas.
\n Start with a Boston University resource whenever a BU definition is
\n available, then consult an authoritative external glossary when needed.\n<\/p>\n
\n Select the resource that most closely matches your data or reporting need.\n <\/p>\n
\n Use BU-approved definitions when they are available. These resources
\n document terminology used in University systems, institutional reporting,
\n and data governance.\n<\/p>\n
\n Recommended starting point<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n \n BU’s central resource for governed business terms, data assets, ownership, \n Best for:<\/strong> \n \n Back to the glossary guide<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n BU-approved standards for collecting, defining, and using \n Best for:<\/strong> \n \n Back to the glossary guide<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Definitions, documentation, and reference materials supporting student, \n Best for:<\/strong> \n \n Back to the glossary guide<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Data glossaries and dictionaries defining variables, characteristics, \n Best for:<\/strong> \n \n Back to the glossary guide<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Consult these authoritative sources when developing or reviewing a BU \n Federal definitions used for Integrated Postsecondary Education Data \n Best for:<\/strong> \n \n Back to the glossary guide<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Definitions used in the annual Common Data Set completed by colleges and \n Best for:<\/strong> \n \n Back to the glossary guide<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n A shared vocabulary and data model covering early learning, K-12, \n Best for:<\/strong> \n \n Back to the glossary guide<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Higher education terminology relevant to admissions, registration, \n Best for:<\/strong> \n BU Data Catalog and Business Glossary<\/h3>\n
\n stewardship information, and related metadata.\n <\/p>\n
\n Finding an existing BU definition, understanding its institutional
\n context, and identifying related data assets or data roles.\n <\/p>\n
\n Open the BU Data Catalog and Business Glossary
\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n
\nGoverned Identity Data: Diversity and Inclusion<\/h3>\n
\n identity-related data.\n <\/p>\n
\n Identity, demographic, diversity, and inclusion terminology, including
\n race and ethnicity, sex and gender identity, sexual orientation, and
\n pronouns.\n <\/p>\n
\n View Governed Identity Data
\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n
\nAcademic Data Warehouse<\/h3>\n
\n enrollment, academic, and institutional reporting.\n <\/p>\n
\n Admissions, registration, enrollment, course, faculty teaching,
\n financial aid, and other student lifecycle data.\n <\/p>\n
\n View Academic Data Warehouse resources
\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n
\nBusiness Warehouse<\/h3>\n
\n and key figures used in BUworks Business Warehouse reports.\n <\/p>\n
\n Financial, human resources, grants management, funds management,
\n purchasing, and administrative reporting terminology.\n <\/p>\n
\n View Business Warehouse data glossaries
\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\nExternal Reference Glossaries<\/h2>\n
\n definition, particularly when a term is used for external reporting.
\n External definitions should inform BU definitions, but they do not
\n automatically replace University-specific policies, systems, or business
\n rules.\n<\/p>\n
\nIPEDS Glossary<\/h3>\n
\n System reporting, including admissions, enrollment, completions,
\n finance, financial aid, and employees.\n <\/p>\n
\n Terms used in federal IPEDS reporting.\n <\/p>\n
\n Open the IPEDS Glossary
\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n
\nCommon Data Set Definitions<\/h3>\n
\n universities. Consult the document associated with the applicable
\n reporting year.\n <\/p>\n
\n Admissions, enrollment, financial aid, academic offerings, student life,
\n and institutional comparison data.\n <\/p>\n
\n Open the Common Data Set
\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n
\nCommon Education Data Standards<\/h3>\n
\n postsecondary education, adult education, and workforce data.\n <\/p>\n
\n Aligning education terminology across systems, institutions, reporting
\n environments, and education sectors.\n <\/p>\n
\n Open the CEDS Glossary
\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n
\nAACRAO Higher Education Glossary<\/h3>\n
\n enrollment, academic records, credentials, transfer, and related
\n administrative practices.\n <\/p>\n
\n Registrar, enrollment management, academic records, transfer, and
\n credential terminology.\n <\/p>\n
\n Open the AACRAO Higher Education Glossary
\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n