Cross-Sector Policy Research and Analysis Darby Kaikkonen, Policy Research Associate, SBCTC SHEEO Meeting on Effective Utilization of Postsecondary Data Systems December 8, 2015

MRTE is the “Mutual Research Transcript Exchange” – a SQL server database with de- identified unit record information for all public institutions of higher education in Washington State. The source of MRTE’s records are the SBCTC data warehouse for the public 2-yr information and PCHEES for the university records 2

3 Create the MRTE database through probability matching and collaboration with ERDC Set up user interface via the VPN connection State Board Data Services Utilize MRTE data as the primary source of transfer policy research Communicate with college researchers regarding state board reports State Board Researchers Utilize MRTE for college transfer research purposes Provide feedback to state board on state level reports and use of university data within analysis College Researchers

Restricted from linking to any other data sources Restricted to only IR designated staff No institution may publish another institution’s statistical data without prior consent Adhere to redaction policy 4 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Employment security Department of Social and Health Services Department of Corrections 5 Respect for the partners’ protocol around data protection leads to trust and good relationships