Data Element Mapping:

Program Navigator to MnSCU Web

Updating academic program informationforCollege Search[1]

Purpose

This mapping document explains how changes in Program Navigator lead to automatically updated information in College Search ( on the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Web site.

This document is intended for persons interested in reviewing and maintaining accuracy of program information on the College Search web site.

Map

The following program attributes are maintained in Program Navigator. If the attribute is updated in Program Navigator, it will automatically be updated in MnSCU College Search within 24 hours.

The map provides labels as they appear in Program Navigator and in College Search program results.

Program Navigator / College Search / Example
Title / No label / Business Administration
Award / Award / Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)
Credits / Credits / 120
Delivery Mode / Delivery / land, online, or online plus
Emphasis / Emphasis / finance, marketing
Locations / Program locations / location address
Catalog Description / About this Program
Program URL / View More Program Details / URL
N/A / Contact Information / See description below
N/A / WIA Certified / Yes, No. Set by DEED

College Search Contact Information

Contact Information is institution specific information, not program specific. It is maintained in the College Search Admin Tool at:

You must have access to the College Search Admin Tool to make changes. If you are unsure who at your institution has access to the admin tool, contact the MnSCU Help Desk.

Program Navigator

Access

You must have access to Program Navigator to make changes and/or review information. Program Navigator System URL:

To log-in, enter:
Username: StarID
Password: StarID password

Note:If you do not currently have access to Program Navigator or rights to make changes, you can (1) work with a current Program Navigator user or (2) contact your institution CAO and submit a user security form found on the academic programs website[2].

Training & Instruction

Additional instructions/training for use of the Program Navigator system are found at:

To log-in enter:
Username: ProgramNavigator
Password: Training

In order to make changes to an existing program, see lesson: C3, How to Redesign a Program.

Need Help?

Please forward Program Navigator “How do I?” questions to or

If you need additional assistance, please contact the MnSCU Help Desk: or call 877-GO-MNSCU (877-466-6728), Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities | Updating academic program information for College Search / 1

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2018

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