San Diego State University (SDSU) and K16 Solutions Inc., the industry leader in EdTech for data migration, archiving, and automation, announced a groundbreaking partnership to improve the institution’s data management and analysis significantly. SDSU is using Scaffold DataX, the industry’s first and patented automated data warehouse, to streamline the extraction, consolidation, and analysis of attendance data from Canvas LMS and Oracle Peoplesoft. This partnership will enable unparalleled insights and enhanced decision-making capabilities through advanced reporting and analytics.
SDSU is enhancing its attendance tracking through Scaffold DataX by allowing faculty to automatically record student engagement directly within the LMS environment. This data and other attendance records are collected into a neutral data model, an automated system that organizes the data into a standard format, making it easier to analyze. This streamlined process ensures accurate, centralized data for reporting, decision making, and advanced AI analytics.
“At San Diego State University, our mission is to create an environment that supports student success at every level,” said Dr. James Frazee, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer of San Diego State University. “With Scaffold DataX, we are modernizing how we manage and analyze attendance data and unlocking new opportunities to use that data to enhance our students’ academic journeys. This partnership marks a pivotal step in our commitment to leveraging innovative technology to improve institutional outcomes.”
“The need for a scalable, automated solution to track student engagement and attendance is not unique to San Diego State—it’s a challenge faced by institutions across the entire California State University system,” said Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Technology Services, Leslie Kennedy
In addition to operational efficiency, Scaffold DataX’s advanced reporting capabilities provide SDSU with the tools to analyze attendance trends and their correlation with academic performance. These insights enable the university to implement proactive interventions and strategies to improve retention and graduation rates. Seamlessly accessing attendance data also ensures compliance with accreditation requirements and supports institutional transparency in reporting.
“We are thrilled to partner with San Diego State University to help them harness the power of Scaffold DataX for attendance tracking and beyond,” said Dr. Thomas Waite, President and CEO of K16 Solutions. “By automating critical processes and delivering actionable insights, Scaffold DataX empowers institutions like SDSU to focus on what matters most—supporting their students and achieving their strategic goals.”
About K16 Solutions:
Founded by experienced higher education leaders, faculty, and academic entrepreneurs, K16 Solutions solves the biggest EdTech challenges facing institutions today. Using its patented technology, schools can, for the first time, quickly and seamlessly migrate platforms, archive online courses and student data, and extract and aggregate data from major enterprise systems. To learn more, visit www.k16solutions.com.
About San Diego State UniversitySince its founding in 1897, the university has grown to become a leading public research (R1) university, a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. Each year, SDSU provides more than 39,000 students with the opportunity to participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. In 2024, the university celebrated the milestone of reaching 500,000 alumni with the spring graduating class. To learn more, visit https://www.sdsu.edu/
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