UNC Electronic Data Capture Services & Tools

The following systems and tools have been approved for collecting, managing, and storing electronic data for various purposes including research studies, surveys, course evaluations, event management, attendance tracking, and administrative workflows at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Use the chart below as a guide to select the most appropriate software for your project. Choosing the right tool ensures compliance with usage restrictions and provides the features your project needs. To make the best choice, follow these steps: 

  1. Identify your project type 
    Determine whether your project involves research studies, surveys, course evaluations, event management, attendance tracking, or administrative workflows or other types of data collection. 
  2. Review usage restrictions
    Check any compliance requirements or departmental policies that may limit which tools you can use. 
  3. Consider features needed 
    Consider what functionality is essential for your project (e.g., secure data storage, advanced reporting, and integration with other systems). 
  4. Match your needs to the data capture chart 
    Use the chart below to compare approved tools and select the one that best aligns with your project type, restrictions, and required features.

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Name /
Contact Info		 Description Usage / Scope Features /
Access Requirements
Carolina Course Evaluation (Blue)
Information		 Course evaluations

Platform for collecting structured semester course evaluation data from students		 Applied across all UNC courses registered in ConnectCarolina; supports school-level evaluation coordination Automated distribution, customizable evaluation templates, integration with ConnectCarolina

For school-level evaluation coordinators and instructors
Carolina Talent
UNC Help		 Professional development, compliance training, and performance tracking

Talent management system for employee learning, compliance, and performance management		 Used for learning programs, compliance training, and staff performance reviews Online and in-person instructor-led training, performance management tools, centralized reporting

For UNC faculty, staff, student workers, and affiliates and System Office staff; Onboarding required for module access
Davie
UNC Help		 Fundraising and event registration for and alumni-related events

Advancement database supporting UNC fundraising and alumni engagement activities		 Used by University Development Office and affiliated entities for advancement-related events Event registration tracking, donor engagement tools

For individuals with advancement-related responsibilities in the University, the General Alumni Association, or an Associated Entity/Foundation
UNC Check-In
Information		 Attendance tracking via Bluetooth beacon proximity

Mobile app for capturing attendance and engagement data in classrooms

The app allows instructors to specify brief time intervals during which students can register attendance when in proximity to Bluetooth beacons		 Used in courses with rosters in ConnectCarolina; applicable in General Purpose Classrooms Time-bound attendance windows, Bluetooth integration, mobile app for iOS and Android

For UNC instructors; students need smartphones with
Bluetooth and location services enabled
UNC Event Registration
Information		 Event registration and participant management

Tool for collecting participant registration data for institutional events and training sessions		 Used for campus events, workshops, and administrative training Customizable registration forms, attendee tracking, payment processing

For UNC staff
Microsoft Forms
Information		 Data collection through forms and polls

Online form builder for simple surveys and feedback collection		 Suitable for surveys, quizzes, polls, event sign-ups, and feedback Simple branching logic, multiple question types (multiple choice, text, date, rating, matrix), real-time analytics

For UNC student, staff, faculty, and affiliates with Onyen credentials
Qualtrics
UNC Help		 Research and survey data collection

Advanced survey and analytics platform for structured data collection and research		 Used for academic research, institutional surveys, and sensitive data collection

Conducting research or surveying students, club members, or administrative units

For University related work only		 Complex logic, custom formatting, randomization, quotas, multi-language support,
scoring, offline mode, SMS distribution, workflow automation, Tango integration

For UNC student, staff, faculty, and affiliates
with Onyen credentials and main campus departmental affiliation
REDCap
UNC Help		 Research data capture and management

Secure database system designed for collecting and managing research data and surveys		 Used for clinical research, e-consent, and sensitive data collection Complex logic, randomization, multi-language support, SMS distribution, FDA and Part 11
compliance

For UNC student, staff, faculty, and affiliates with Onyen credentials, and UNC Health with UID credentials
TeamDynamix (TDX)
UNC Help		 Service request management and form-based data capture

Service management platform for IT and administrative workflows		 Used for service tickets, workflow automation, and administrative processes Custom forms, ticketing system, knowledge base, workflow automation

For UNC student, staff, faculty, and affiliates with Onyen credentials
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