Data Management

What is Data Management?

 

College offices collaborate to collectively steward data throughout its lifecycle.

For example:

During the application process, the Office of Enrollment Management is responsible for collecting and maintaining prospective student, application, and financial aid data. 

When a new student enrolls, some of this information is transitioned to the purview of other offices, e.g., the Registrar’s Office, which will maintain student demographic and enrollment data. The Dean of Students’ Office will create and maintain other student data, e.g., housing information. Campus offices throughout campus are responsible for collecting and maintaining student data. 

After graduation, some student information, e.g., contact and mailing information, is transitioned to Advancement ownership, while other data is retained by other offices. For example, the Registrar will maintain student enrollment data.

Many times there are clear delineations regarding what division is responsible for what data, but other times it’s more nuanced. A strong data governance program helps clarify these issues and break down the classifications of data that various functional areas control.

Data User Roles and Responsibilities

All Data Governance Resources