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UCM Data Governance

Data Governance at the University of Central Missouri

Data Governance at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) performs several crucial functions to ensure effective and ethical management of data assets. The primary objectives are to ensure data accuracy, consistency, transparency, accessibility, security, and compliance, which are vital for supporting strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. By fostering a culture of data literacy and stewardship, UCM's leaders leverage data to enhance student outcomes, optimize resources, and achieve institutional excellence. These functions directly support strategic decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall institutional effectiveness.

 

Fundamental Purposes of Data Governance in Higher Education

  1. Ensuring Data Accuracy and Consistency: 
    1. Data governance establishes processes and standards that guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of data across the institution.
  2. Enhancing Data Transparency and Accessibility: 
    1. It ensures that data is easily findable, comprehensible, and well-documented, making it accessible for analysis and reporting.
  3. Supporting Strategic Decision-Making:
    1. Data governance structures provide timely and relevant data, enabling informed decision-making.
  4. Improving Data Security and Compliance:
    1. This involves implementing policies and procedures to safeguard data and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  5. Facilitating Data Stewardship:
    1. It defines roles and responsibilities for data management, ensuring accountability and appropriate data usage.
  6. Promoting Data Literacy and a Culture of Data-Informed Decision-Making:
    1. Data governance includes initiatives to enhance data literacy among staff and faculty, fostering a culture where data-driven insights guide decision-making.
  7. Optimizing Resource Allocation and Operational Efficiency:
    1. By providing clear guidelines and streamlined processes for data management, data governance optimizes resource allocation and operational efficiency.
  8. Ensuring Continuous Improvement and Institutional Excellence:
    1. Continuous monitoring and improvement of data governance practices contribute to overall institutional excellence and achievement of strategic goals.

 

 

 

2024-2025 Data Governance Working Group

Objective: Establish the Data Governance Working Group and outline action items to enhance data governance practices.

Goals of the Data Governance Working Group:

  • Draft comprehensive policies and procedures on various topics.
  • Present drafts to the Board of Governors by January 2025.
  • Ensure coherence and unity across all policies and procedures.
  • Facilitate extensive vetting across all university levels. 

Breakout Teams and Leaders:

  • Co-Chair: Dr. Ann McCoy, Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Services
  • Co-Chair: Dr. Stephen Terry, Director, University Analytics and Institutional Research
  • Technology: Brandy Nicoletti, Applications Manager, Applications Systems
  • Data Classification: Chris Lang, Assistant Vice Provost for Admissions and Analytics
  • Data Literacy: Dr. Josiah Nyangau, Assistant Vice Provost for University Assessment and Planning
  • Data Quality: Shannon McCarthy, Associate Professor/Chair, Marketing
  • Data Custodians: Heather McGrath, Director of Student Records/Registrar
  • Policy/Procedure Development: Dr. Jeff Robertson, Dean of Health, Science, and Technology

 

 

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