4.15 Supplemental Programs

There are several supplemental programs that drive the LSDS. These programs combine data from external sources such as the U.S. Census, the NCES, and other external sources.

Generally, these programs are run and updated after the Fall census date each year. These components of the data are not frequently changing.

These programs are listed below:

Supplemental Programs to Support LSDS
Program Name	Source	Purpose
term_intervals.sas	Registrar calendar	Running list of term dates to be combined with other programs
Building FR cohort file_4_Xgeocode.sas	Uses data available on the common drive	Geocodes student home addresses and calculates distances from Wake Forest
supplemental\2018-09-11_build_transfer_out_info.sas	National Student Clearing House	Combines information for students who transfer
\\admin2\instres\Graduate Student Assistant\2015-16 Justin E\Yield project\HighSchoolData.eqp	AP/IB Data, High School Survey	Provides additional information about students' high schools
Building FR cohort file_4_deceased.sas	NA	Removes students who passed away while enrolled