Degree Progression Monitoring (DPM) Dashboard
Introduction and User Documentation
The Degree Progression Monitoring (DPM) Dashboard is designed to track the academic progress of students who have completed a major semester (Fall/Spring). The dashboard excludes students who have graduated in the current term. The programs currently monitored include:
- Business Administration
- Educational Leadership
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Clinical Psychology
- Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications
This dashboard is accessible on a per-semester basis, with Graduate Program Coordinators (GPCs) and Graduate College staff having access. The primary purpose is to monitor students' progress and provide timely updates on their expected graduation in upcoming Fall, Spring, or Summer terms.
Degree Progression Monitoring (DPM) DashboardAccess and Permissions
- GPCs: Have access only to the data relevant to their respective programs. They are responsible for updating the records of students in their programs.
- Graduate College: Has access to all program data for administrative oversight and ensuring the successful graduation of all students.
Editing Student Records
The DPM Dashboard is integrated with PowerApp technology within PowerBI, enabling real-time editing of student records directly from the dashboard. This feature is connected to our SQL server and allows for immediate updates.
Steps by step instructions to edit students records:
Step 1. Request Access:
- Access the dashboard and locate the PowerApp visual on the right.
- Submit a request for access, specifying your associated program.
- Your request will be processed by the Research IT team, subject to approval.
Step 2. Connect to PowerApp: Doctoral GPC Input Form:
- Once access is granted, you will need to establish a connection to the server through the PowerApp form.
- Follow the prompts to connect to the PowerApp: Doctoral GPC Input Form.
Step 3. Editing Records:
- Select a student from the report on the left side of the dashboard.
- The form will auto-populate with the selected student's information.
- Make the necessary edits directly within the form.
Step 4. Logging and Oversight:
- All changes are recorded in a log table on our server.
- For any concerns or corrections, please contact researchIT@utrgv.edu.