Cross-Sector Policy Research and Analysis

Darby Kaikkonen, Policy Research Associate, SBCTC

SHEEO Meeting on Effective Utilization of Postsecondary Data SystemsDecember 8, 2015

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• MRTE is the “Mutual Research Transcript Exchange” – a SQL server database with de-identified unit record information for all public institutions of higher education in Washington State.

• The source of MRTE’s records are the SBCTC data warehouse for the public 2-yr information and PCHEES for the university records

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• Create the MRTE database through probability matching and collaboration with ERDC

• Set up user interface via the VPN connection

State Board Data Services

• Utilize MRTE data as the primary source of transfer policy research

• Communicate with college researchers regarding state board reports

State Board Researchers • Utilize MRTE for college

transfer research purposes • Provide feedback to state

board on state level reports and use of university data within analysis

College Researchers

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• Restricted from linking to any other data sources

• Restricted to only IR designated staff• No institution may publish another

institution’s statistical data without prior consent

• Adhere to redaction policy• http://www.sbctc.edu/college/d_MRTE.aspx

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

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• Employment security• Department of Social and Health Services • Department of Corrections

Respect for the partners’ protocol around data protection leads to trust and

good relationships