| Timeline | Project Name | Key Outcomes | Registered Student Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Institutional Data & Enterprise Analytics (IDEA) Project | Initial build out for an integrated and modular data infrastructure and analytics suite | 9,104 |
| 2021 | Oracle Financials Goes Live | Oracle Financials is now the financial system of record for the institution | 9,093 |
| 2019 | Analytics Roadmap Initiative | Analytics Development Framework | 8,847 |
| 2018 | UC Path Launches at UC Merced | UC Merced joins the pilot deployment of UC Path in January | 8,544 |
| 2018 | Review of Administrative Committees | • Joint Council accountable for Data Governance
• Data Management Advisory Council (DMAC) chartered as advisor to Joint Council
|
8,544 |
| 2016 | Project Enable | Data Management Advisory Council (DMAC) chartered as governance structure | 7,336 |
| 2016 | Cayuse Goes Live at UC Merced | Cayuse is now the sponsored project system of record and information system for research endeavors | 7,336 |
| 2015 | IRDS/BI Strategy Roadmap | Impetus for Project Enable efforts | 6,685 |
| 2010 | Cognos Implementation | First analytics platform for Campus implemented | 4,381 |
| 2010 | Data Standards for Student/ Alumni/Parent Contact | Data Standard Document created, last updated 8/24/2011 | 4,381 |
| 2005 | Doors Open at UC Merced | UC Merced is officially opened to undergraduates on September 5th | 874 |
| 2004 | Banner goes live at UC Merced | Banner is now the Student Information System (system of record) for the institution | N/A |
Prior to the IDEA Project, UC Merced had engaged in other initiatives that helped to set the foundation for analytics on our campus.


