The MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard (MCDS) is a groundbreaking not-for-profit initiative co-founded by CAUDIT and developed in collaboration with 20+ higher learning institutions. It provides a unified framework for managing higher learning data, enabling institutions to simplify complex systems, foster innovation, and align with national and global priorities.
The MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard (MCDS) offers both institutions, vendors and government agencies benefits that expand from improving the student experience & operational efficiency to streamlining implementations and innovation.
Click through the tabs below to explore the benefits MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard (MCDS) holds for the future of higher learning.
Improved Student Experience
Improved Institutional Efficiency
Streamlined Technology
New Industry Opportunities
Improved Student Experience
By improving data flow, students will benefit from smoother transitions and better support, making their educational journey more cohesive and personalised.
Enhanced Educator Support & Student Wellbeing
Data standardisation provides insights into teaching performance and student feedback, helping refine educational strategies and integrate holistic and personalised support services that address both academic and personal challenges.
Global Reach & Equity
Standardisation contributes to a more equitable learning experience globally, allowing universities to offer consistent opportunities and resources to students regardless of their location or background.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
The MortarCAPS standard allows for streamlined processes from admissions to alumni engagement, reducing the complexity of managing educational records.
Better Data Management
With a robust data framework, universities can implement stronger Master Data strategies, leading to more meaningful and differentiated student experiences, ensuring a higher quality of education and support.
Enhanced Reporting
The initiative streamlines reporting into the Tertiary Collection of Student Information (TCSI), offering more efficient and accurate data submissions.
Streamlined Data Sharing & Management
The standard creates a common language for universities, making it easier to share and manage data across institutions, reducing inefficiencies and ensuring consistency across the sector.
Faster System Implementations
The standard allows for quicker platform rollouts, accelerating time-to-value for institutions and allowing them to adopt new technologies more effectively.
Facilitates AI & Data Analytics
By providing clean, structured data, the standard will support AI- driven analytics that can personalise learning experiences, identifying gaps and strengths for targeted education paths.
Alignment with National Skills Passport
The MortarCAPS Data Standard lays the groundwork for the future implementation of a National Skills Passport, ensuring that both higher education and vocational achievements are recognised and easily credentialed across the sector.
Support for Lifelong Learning
The data standard facilitates the adoption of modular learning pathways, allowing students to ‘stack’ micro-credentials, certificates, or short courses, fostering a more personalised and flexible approach to education.
Support for Emerging Trends
The standard aids in integrating micro-credentials and other flexible learning options into existing systems, ensuring these credentials are recognised and valued alongside traditional degrees.
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