Program Reports provide comprehensive insights into how well your academic programs prepare students for specific occupations. By analyzing the skills taught across your courses and comparing them to industry requirements, you can identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for curriculum improvement.

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Before You Start

To generate Program Reports, you’ll need:
  • At least one academic program with courses added to your organization
  • Course sections with processed syllabi containing extracted skills
  • Sufficient processing time for the system to analyze your content

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Accessing Program Reports

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Navigate to Reports

From your main dashboard, click Reports in the navigation menu. This opens the Reports & Analytics section where you can access all reporting tools.
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Select Program Reports Tab

Click the Programs tab to access program-level analysis tools. You’ll see the four available report types displayed as toggle options.
The Programs tab is marked with a layers icon and provides organization-wide insights into your academic offerings.
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Choose Your Program

Use the program dropdown to select the academic program you want to analyze. The dropdown shows all programs in your organization with a searchable interface for easy navigation.
Once selected, you’ll see the program name displayed prominently with a direct link to edit the program details.

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Understanding Report Types

Program Reports offer four distinct analysis perspectives, each designed for different stakeholders and use cases:

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Occupation Crosswalk

Purpose: Compare your program’s career outcomes against national labor market data The Occupation Crosswalk report maps your academic program to relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes and displays critical workforce data including:
  • Median Annual Wages: Current salary expectations for graduates
  • Total Employment: Size of the job market nationally
  • Employment Growth: Projected job growth through 2033
  • Annual Openings: New positions expected each year
  • Education Requirements: Typical degree levels required
  • Work Experience: Expected prior experience needed

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Skills Gap Analysis

Purpose: Identify which required skills your program teaches effectively and which need attention This report breaks down every skill requirement for target occupations and shows:
  • Skill Relevance: Whether skills are “Core” (essential) or “Relevant” (beneficial)
  • Proficiency Coverage: How well your courses teach each required skill
  • Course Contributions: Which specific courses contribute to each skill
  • Gap Identification: Skills requiring additional curriculum attention
The analysis uses a percentage-based system where 100% means your program fully meets the skill requirement.

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Course Breakdown

Purpose: Understand how individual courses contribute to overall program effectiveness This detailed view shows:
  • Skills by Course: What skills each course teaches and to what level
  • Course Coverage: How much each course contributes to program goals
  • Curriculum Balance: Whether skills are distributed appropriately across courses
  • Redundancy Analysis: Opportunities to streamline or enhance course content

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Course Contribution Chart

Purpose: Visualize the skills development landscape across your program This interactive chart provides:
  • Visual Skills Map: Graphical representation of skills taught across courses
  • Proficiency Levels: Clear indicators of how deeply each skill is covered
  • Program Overview: At-a-glance understanding of curriculum strengths
  • Stakeholder Communication: Ideal for presenting to administrators or accreditors
Best Practice: Use the Course Contribution Chart for external presentations and the Skills Gap Analysis for detailed curriculum planning.

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Generating and Reading Reports

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Selecting Report Parameters

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Choose Report Type

Select your desired report type using the toggle buttons below the program selector. Each report type analyzes the same program data from different perspectives.
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Wait for Data Processing

The system automatically aggregates program data when you select a program. For large programs, you’ll see a “Loading report data…” message while the analysis completes.
Caching: Once generated, report data is cached to provide faster access on subsequent visits.
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Review Results

Your selected report will display below the controls, organized by occupation for Skills Gap Analysis, Course Breakdown, and Course Contribution Chart reports.

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Reading Skills Gap Analysis

The Skills Gap Analysis is presented in an expandable format with one section per target occupation:
  • Occupation Header: Shows the job title, median wage, and employment data
  • Skills Table: Lists all required skills with proficiency analysis
  • Progress Indicators: Visual progress bars show skill coverage percentages
  • Course Columns: Individual columns show each course’s contribution
Understanding the Proficiency System:
  • Core Skills: Must reach 100% proficiency for program effectiveness
  • Relevant Skills: Beneficial skills that enhance graduate competitiveness
  • Red Indicators: Skills below required proficiency levels (gaps)
  • Green Indicators: Skills meeting or exceeding requirements

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Reading Course Breakdown Reports

Course Breakdown reports show how skills are distributed across your curriculum:
  • Program Summary Row: Overall proficiency levels achieved
  • Course Rows: Individual course contributions to each skill
  • Skill Headers: Show skill names and relevance levels (Core/Relevant)
  • Percentage Values: Contribution levels relative to skill requirements

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Interpreting Labor Market Data

The Occupation Crosswalk includes several key workforce indicators:
  • Employment Change: Percentages above average indicate growing fields
  • Annual Openings: Higher percentages suggest more entry opportunities
  • Education Badges: Color-coded indicators show typical degree requirements
  • Wage Indicators: Compare salaries across different career paths

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Export and Sharing Capabilities

All Program Reports can be exported to Excel for further analysis, record-keeping, or sharing with stakeholders.

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Exporting Reports

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Generate Your Report

Select your program and report type as described above. Wait for the data to load completely before proceeding with export.
2

Click Export to Excel

Use the “Export to Excel” button in the top-right corner of the reports interface. The button displays a download icon and is only enabled when report data is available.
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Access Your Download

The system generates a formatted Excel file with your organization name, program name, and report type in the filename for easy identification.
File Format: Mapademics - [Program Name] - [Report Type].xlsx

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Excel Export Features

The exported Excel files include:
  • Formatted Data: Professional formatting suitable for presentations
  • Multiple Worksheets: Skills Gap Analysis and Course Breakdown reports include separate sheets for each occupation
  • Percentage Formatting: Proper Excel percentage formatting for proficiency data
  • Currency Formatting: Salary data formatted as currency for readability
  • Column Headers: Clear, descriptive headers matching the web interface
Stakeholder Sharing: Excel exports are ideal for sharing with department heads, accreditation bodies, or external partners who need offline access to program data.

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Integration with Job Market Data

Program Reports leverage Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes to provide workforce alignment insights:

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SOC Code Mapping

Your academic programs are automatically mapped to relevant occupations based on:
  • CIP Code Alignment: Classification of Instructional Programs codes linked to career outcomes
  • Skills Overlap: Analysis of skills taught versus skills required
  • Industry Standards: Established pathways from education to employment

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Labor Market Integration

The system incorporates real-time labor market data including:
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment and wage data from national databases
  • Projection Data: 10-year employment forecasts through 2033
  • Educational Requirements: Typical preparation needed for entry
  • Experience Expectations: Work experience requirements for positions

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Best Practices and Tips

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For Curriculum Directors

  • Regular Analysis: Review Skills Gap Analysis reports each semester to identify curriculum improvements
  • Course Sequencing: Use Course Breakdown reports to optimize skill development across semesters
  • Resource Allocation: Focus resources on skills showing the largest gaps
  • Stakeholder Communication: Share Course Contribution Charts with advisory committees

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For Faculty Development

  • Skills Integration: Use reports to help faculty understand how their courses contribute to program goals
  • Professional Development: Target training based on skills gaps identified in reports
  • Course Enhancement: Modify syllabi and assignments to address underrepresented skills

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For Administrative Reporting

  • Accreditation Documentation: Export reports for accreditation self-studies and external reviews
  • Program Assessment: Demonstrate program effectiveness through quantitative skills analysis
  • Strategic Planning: Use labor market data to guide program development decisions
  • Grant Applications: Include workforce alignment data in funding proposals
Success Indicator: Programs showing 80% or higher proficiency across core skills typically demonstrate strong alignment with industry needs.

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

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”No Data Available” Messages

Cause: Selected program lacks processed course content or skills data. Solutions:
  1. Verify that courses have been added to the program
  2. Confirm that syllabi have been uploaded and processed for course sections
  3. Check that skills extraction has completed successfully
  4. Allow time for background processing to finish

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Missing Labor Market Data

Cause: Program may not map to recognized SOC codes, or data integration issues. Solutions:
  1. Verify that your program has appropriate CIP code classification
  2. Contact support if SOC mapping appears incorrect
  3. Consider manual occupation selection if automatic mapping is incomplete
Additional Support: For technical issues or questions about interpreting report data, contact your system administrator or use the support contact in the navigation.
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Program Reports provide the foundation for data-driven curriculum decisions and workforce alignment. Regular use of these reports enables continuous improvement of your academic programs while demonstrating measurable outcomes to stakeholders.