Importance of Data Governance

Category: Data Governance FAQs

Why is data governance important?

A culture of data informed decision-making requires that the university’s data infrastructure be sound and that campus stakeholders are empowered with timely and accurate data.  A continuous investment of collective time and resources is necessary to meet today’s extensive demand for informed and nimble decision-making across the university. 

As an advocate for robust data governance, the Office of Institutional Research at UP hopes to broadly empower the wise use of data by all stakeholders involved in achieving the institutional mission. As increasing numbers of data consumers collect and access data, this diffuse network has the potential to expedite data informed decision-making at the significant risk of creating redundant data silos.  Data governance encompasses both the top-down and grassroots strategies that establish effective university-wide data practices. 

The work is not simple, however the increase in trust and consistency in the data pays dividends.