Each row in the dashboard is a standardized field concept — a single idea collected across multiple FSU forms under different label names. Review the fields for your department, record your decisions in the Excel export, and send it back.
| Column | What it means |
|---|---|
| Field Name | The proposed standard name for this concept — e.g., "Student Full Name" or "FSU ID / EMPLID". This is what gets built as a Data Structure in Decisions. |
| Coverage | Universal 10+ depts Common 5–9 Specialized 2–4 Limited 1 |
| Variants | Number of distinct raw labels that map to this concept. High counts = high naming inconsistency across departments. |
| Confidence | High ready to build Medium review before approving Low needs cleanup first |
| Audience | Student Faculty Staff Mixed — use the Audience filter to narrow your view. |
Click any row to open the detail panel — variants list, department chart, and source form links are all there. Click View Form to open the actual PDF or web form and verify a label in context. Use Copy Field Link to share a specific field with a colleague during group review.
Name is accurate, variants all refer to the same concept. Ready to build as a Data Structure.
Concept is correct but the name is too broad or unclear. Suggest a better name in column H.
Variants describe two distinct concepts grouped under one name. Describe the split in column H.
Too department-specific, a system artifact, or not worth federating across units.
Not sure, or needs input from someone else. Note the question in column H. When in doubt, use this over a wrong Federate.
Use the Department dropdown in the filter bar. The table updates immediately. You can also combine with the Audience filter.
The downloaded file contains only the fields in your current filtered view. The filename reflects your department selection — e.g., fsu_registrar_field_review.xlsx.
Use the dropdown in column G to select: Federate, Rename, Split, Needs Discussion, or Skip. Columns A–F are locked — reference only. You only need to fill in the rows you have an opinion on.
Required for Rename and Split — include the suggested name or describe the split. Optional for everything else. A short sentence is enough.
Email the file to the project team. Columns G and H are all that's needed.