Data Tools Workshops

Workshops are typically held on the second and fourth Friday of each month, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, or as indicated in the schedule below.

Location: Hardman Jacobs Undergraduate Learning Center Room 206

NMSU has enterprise level data tools that can help faculty, staff, and administrators understand students and their progress as they work toward their educational goals. Each monthly session will cover a specific topic from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The hour from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm will be an open lab for individuals with questions about the data tools.

These sessions will be especially helpful for:

  • Understanding student progress.
  • Providing insights into current and future students.
  • Examining graduate outcomes.

Directions for New Users

Access the featured software is recommended but not required these sessions. Participants can request access at ssar.nmsu.edu (See also detailed instructions for Navigate Access).

 

Upcoming Workshops 

Table with dates, topics and other details for Data Tools Workshops, Fall 2025.
Day & Time
Topic
Presenter
Learning Outcomes
Additional Information

November 14, 2025

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Gradescope

Michaela Burkardt, Physics

Academic Technology
  • Create an assignment in Gradescope and link it to Canvas 
  • Provide student feedback using a flexible rubric and annotations
  • Import and adapt existing Gradescope rubrics
  • Manage assignment settings for different course sections or to accommodate students
  • Analyze assessment results by individual questions or rubric criteria
  • Modify a previous Gradescope assignment to create a new one
  • Explore AI support to pre-sort student answers for more efficient grading

 

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Past Workshops

IntelliBoard

Presenters: Roberta Nava (NMSU Global), Robbie Grant (Academic Technology), Zeke Evaro (NMSU Global)

Learning outcomes: 

  • For Faculty: 

    • Interpret IntelliBoard Reports: Utilize the platform's At-Risk Report and Last Activity Report to identify students who are struggling or disengaged. 
    • Provide Timely Intervention: Analyze IntelliBoard data to trigger timely and effective support for at-risk students. 
    • Support Student Success: Track learner progress in IntelliBoard to support overall student retention. 

    For Administrators: 

    • Assess Program and Instructor Effectiveness: Utilized IntelliBoard data to evaluate academic programs and measure instructor effectiveness. 
    • Refine Intervention Strategies: Leverage the platform's insights to refine intervention strategies and ensure consistency across departments. 
    • Contribute to Institutional Goals: Explore how using IntelliBoard enables NMSU to track key metrics like course-to-course persistence and semester-to-semester retention. 
    • Expand IntelliBoard Access: Identify the process of creating Canvas roles (personas) to expand IntelliBoard access and support throughout the NMSU system. 
    This workshop was held in Hardman Jacobs, Room 206. 

Data Refresher 

Presenters: Lori Montoya and Angie Vasquez (IT Analytics and Decision Support) 

Learning outcomes: 

  • How to request and verify Analytics access
  • Navigate the Analytics system confidently using key tips and shortcuts
  • View and utilize Academic Dashboards
  • Use basic troubleshooting steps to solve common issues

This workshop was held in Hardman Jacobs, Room 206. 

Data Refresher 

Presenters: Rafael Delgado (Aggie One Stop) and Angie Vasquez (IT Analytics and Decision Support) 

Learning outcomes: 

  • How to request and verify access
  • Navigate the system confidently using key tips and shortcuts
  • Find and run reports with ease
  • Use basic troubleshooting steps to solve common issues
  • Know where to go for help and additional support

This workshop was held in Hardman Jacobs, Room 206. 

Data Refresher 

Presenters: Melody Munson-McGee (Information Technology) & Laura Grant (Institutional Effectiveness)

Learning outcomes: 

  • Be able to locate where to find data on employees, finance, research, and students
  • Distinguish among data sources as final, operational, reporting, and summary
  • Know where to locate additional material on data tools in the supporting Canvas course "Data Guidance for Academic Leadership" 

This workshop was held in Hardman Jacobs, Room 206. 

Early Alerts & Navigate360 Dashboards

Presenters: Dr. Marissa Fowler, Director, CASSS & Freddie Romero, Assistant Director of Advising Technology

This workshop was held in Hardman Jacobs, Room 206. 

Where Do I Find... & CPOS

Multiple Presenters from Office of Institutional Analysis, NMSU Analytics, Student Records, Academic Technology, Financial Aid, and Advising were present to answer questions submitted by attendees. A full recap of the questions covered will be provided at a later date. 

View the - Data Resource Guide

View the Questions & Answers Document from the August 15th Workshop

This workshop was held in Hardman Jacobs, Room 206. 

Banner Finance: Understanding How to Navigate the System

View the Recording. 

View the slide show from the workshop. 

This workshop was held in Hardman Jacobs 1st Floor Computer Lab. 

Data Tools for Department Heads

See the Agenda and resources from the workshop.

This workshop was held in Breland Hall, Room 175

Past Workshops from Fall 2023 - Spring 2025

Additional Navigate Tools