The Data Glossary defines key terms to support a clearer understanding of institutional data. By providing consistent terminology, the glossary enhances transparency and helps users navigate institutional data, reports, and systems with greater confidence.
If you encounter an unfamiliar term in a report or system, you can search for it here. This resource will continue to expand as DAIR adds new terms, definitions, and references.
To begin, select a term from the left-hand column to view its definition, or use the search bar to locate specific terms and definitions.
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Dashboard Viewing Instructions
You can view the dashboard in full screen by clicking the “See this in full screen” 
button found below the dashboard on the right. You may download this information as an image, a crosstab, or a PDF document. To download the data, click the “Choose a format to download” 
button also below the dashboard on the right. For best results if you download the data as a crosstab, choose the CSV radio button under “Select Format.” You may also need to select the correct data sheets(s) under “Select a sheet from this dashboard.”
To reset the filters in the dashboard use the “Reset view” 
button at the bottom left of the dashboard.
Note: If you download the data in an Excel format, the crosstab may include merged rows.
Keyboard Navigation for Tableau Dashboards
This dashboard supports keyboard-only navigation and screen readers.
Move between tabs: Press “Tab” until the tab list is focused, then use left (←) and right (→) arrows to switch tabs. Press “Enter” to open a tab.
Navigate controls: Use “Tab” and “Shift + Tab” to move through filters and buttons. Press “Enter” or “Space” to activate items. Use up (↑) and down (↓) arrows to move among the filter options and press “Enter” or “Space” to select option(s).
Explore charts: Press “Tab” until the chart is focused, and press “Enter” or “Space” twice to move to a data point. Use arrow keys to move between data points (when supported).
Read the raw data: Use “Tab” to move past the filters. Inside the visualization, press “Shift” and “Enter” to open a pop-up with the raw data.
Return to top-level controls: Press “Esc,” then use “Tab” to continue navigating through the dashboard.
If focus doesn’t seem to move, press “Tab” once to enter the visualization.
If any dashboards do not load, please visit this site in private/incognito mode or clear your browser cache and disable browser add-ons.