In efforts to understand the reach of the work of the CCTS, leadership will:

• Identify a set of common demographic data elements to be collected by all programs.

• Determine a method for collecting the identified data elements.

• Pilot test and refine the collection process in 2-3 program areas.

• Deploy the data collection tool throughout all CCTS programs.

• Draft an equity report template and develop a timeline for publishing these reports.

• Issue reports that will be used to evaluate strengths and challenges within programs to achieving the equity goals of the CTSA.  

To date we have taken the following actions:

• Drafted an initial set of data variables for collection that are under review and discussion. Aligning these variables with those collected by the Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University and the National Institutes of Health.  

• Discussing platforms for data collection so that the process meets the needs across programs.

Future actions:

• Build the data collection infrastructure with pilot testing in a few CCTS programs.

• Revision of the data collection instrument, with full roll out for all CCTS programs.

• Data collection across all programs.

• Develop a template for reporting the data collected to CCTS leadership.

• Issue annual reports that will be used to evaluate strengths and challenges to the CCTS’s equity goals.