Data Governance overview
Data Governance is the intentional and systematic overseeing of policies, procedures, structures, roles, and responsibilities related to data security, privacy, integrity, management, access, and utilization. º£½ÇÉçÇø acknowledges that institutional data, both structured and unstructured, is a high-value asset, and its appropriate use is pivotal for data-informed decision making to support the overarching mission of the institution.
Our Approach
- Comprised of Senior Leadership
- President
- Executive Vice President & Provost
- Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
- VP Enrollment Management & Student Success
- VP Legal Affairs & General Counsel
- VP & Chief Data Officer
- VP of Public Policy & Strategy
- VP Research
- VP Engagement, Civil Rights & Title IX
- Sets vision and priorities for data governance that align with º£½ÇÉçÇø's strategic goals
- Chaired by the Vice President and Chief Data Officer
- Membership includes:
- Assistant VP Strategic Analytics (ODSA)
- Assistant VP Data & Institutional Research (ODSA)
- Director of Enrollment Management Systems & Data Analytics (EMSS)
- University Registrar
- Assistant Vice President (HRM)
- Executive Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
- Associate Vice President for Finance & Administration & Chief of Staff
- Assistant General Counsel​
- Chief Information Officer
- Dean of an Academic Unit​
- Vice Provost for Academic Programs & Support Services (ex-officio)
- Vice President for Student Affairs (ex-officio)
- Creates policies, standards, procedures, structures, roles, and responsibilities for data management and utilization to foster a sophisticated data culture
- Utilizes two Working Groups for in-depth analysis: Data Management & Integrity and Data Security & Privacy
- A community of assigned data trustees, functional owners, data stewards, and data custodians who are responsible for their respective data domains/subdomains.
The Office of Data and Strategic Analytics plays a pivotal role in leading and coordinating data governance initiatives, facilitating data-informed decision-making, and promoting data literacy.
Data Governance in Action
Key Accomplishments To Date
July: Creation of the Office of Data and Strategic Analytics (ODSA)
- Combination of Institutional Research and cutting-edge strategic analytics for data-informed decision-making.
October: Creation of TDX Service Requests for ODSA
- Establishes a streamlined, trackable process for managing all data access requests for the office
November: Establishment of the Data Governance Committee
- Marks the formal initiation of º£½ÇÉçÇø's comprehensive data governance strategy
- Sets the foundation for improved data management and decision-making processes
December: Acquisition of Data Cookbook
- Purchased enterprise data dictionary and governance tool
- Initiated ongoing training sessions for effective utilization
January: Formation of the Data Management & Integrity Working Group
- Focuses on ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability across the institution
- Develops strategies for effective data lifecycle management
March:
Ratification of the Data Governance Charter
- Approved by the Executive Steering Committee
- Outlines the principles, policies, and framework for institutional data governance
- Establishes clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability measures
Integration of Data Systems into Data Cookbook
- Enhances data visibility and management across the institution
- Improves data lineage tracking and metadata management
October:
Creation of the Data Security & Privacy Working Group
- Enhances our commitment to protecting sensitive information
- Develops and implements robust data security protocols and privacy policies
- Ensures compliance with relevant data protection regulations
Approval of the Official º£½ÇÉçÇø Data Domain and Subdomain Listing
- Data Governance Committee approves the comprehensive data classification structure
- Provides a standardized framework for organizing and managing institutional data
- Approved by the Executive Steering Committee in December
Finalization of API Integration from Data Cookbook to Tableau
- Enables seamless data flow between Data Cookbook and Tableau
- Enhances data visualization capabilities with up-to-date metadata
- Improves data-driven decision-making processes
February: Data Domain and Subdomain Inventory Published Live
- Secure, centralized catalog of all university data assets now accessible to authorized users via single sign-on authentication
April: Intro to Data Governance Live Webinar for Data Stewards/Custodians
- Delivered comprehensive live webinar for Data Stewards/Custodians to establish foundational knowledge & promote unified data practices across campus
Note: This timeline represents key milestones in º£½ÇÉçÇø's ongoing commitment to effective and responsible data governance.