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This Data Dictionary contains student related Access.SMU database tables commonly used in the query tool. In the keyword search below you may enter the table name, field name, or the common name for the information you are seeking.
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Table Information for SCC_NAMES_QVW:

Table: SCC_NAMES_QVW - Person Names Query View
Short Description: Names

Long Description: All name types for a person

Useful Fields:
Field NameField Descr
EMPLIDStudent/Person ID number
NAME_TYPEName Type (primary, preferred, etc.)
EFFDTDate the data or action takes effect
EFF_STATUSActive or inactive as of effective date
NAMEFull Name
LAST_NAMELast Name
FIRST_NAMEFirst Name
MIDDLE_NAMEMiddle Name
NAME_PREFIXName Prefix
NAME_SUFFIXName Suffix

Criteria Notes:
PRI is the primary, or legal name. DEG is what prints on diplomas. PREF is preferred.
To pull PREF or DEG, then when not populated you must pull PRI instead. Use a not-in-list subquery with an OR statement preferred, OR not-in-list of those with preferred and pull PRI.
The parent record (NAMES) has HR row level security attached, do not use in query.

Related Tables: CLASS_INSTR  U_CC_PDATA_TBL 



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