His PowerPoint presentation illustrated how data warehousing could be used for a variety of tasks by changing the query to the warehoused information. A question was raised about the security of a person's identity. Dr. Wasileski explained that, internally, the system would be restricted to personnel having access to the system. The system will have firewalls as security from outside the university. He stated that some access and software are ready now, but are not yet ready for access by staff.
More testing is needed.
It could be available for use within the next 4-6 months. One part of the process to make data warehousing available to all staff is to provide training for staff prior to their being given access to the system. Dr. Wasileski also explained that data could be flagged to indicate which student information should not be revealed outside the University. The committee was asked to explore the issue of why HMO rates are higher in the Memphis area than in Nashville. Cathy Philpot reported that HMO rates are negotiated by the state.