Data Governance
Data Governance at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ establishes shared standards and responsibilities that support accurate, secure, and trusted institutional data.
At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, data is treated as a critical institutional resource. A coordinated governance framework helps ensure information is accurate, secure, consistent, and available to support operations and decision-making.
Explore how data governance supports effective operations, planning, and decision-making at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½:
Purpose of Data Governance
The framework exists to:
- Improve the accuracy and reliability of data
- Keep the College’s data safe and secure
- Support responsible data sharing and access
- Establish clear rules and responsibilities for managing data
- Identify and resolve issues in how data is handled
- Promote consistent processes and standards across the College
Primary Functions of Data Governance
- Policy Development: Develop, maintain, and communicate institutional rules and best practices for data use.
- Define Roles: Clarify who owns, maintains, and makes decisions about institutional data.
- Establish Accountability: Ensure individuals and units understand and follow their data responsibilities.
- Compliance: Support adherence to legal, regulatory, accreditation, and policy requirements.
- Data Quality: Promote accurate and reliable data through standards, training, documentation, and regular checks.
- Data Security: Protect confidential and sensitive data and support secure access practices.
- Issue Resolution: Provide a structure for identifying, discussing, and resolving data-related problems.
Additional standards, guidance, and supporting documentation are maintained as part of the framework.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Data Governance framework is coordinated by the Data Governance Committee, which guides policy development and shared standards across departments.
Why this matters
Clear standards and shared responsibility ensure ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s data is entered, shared, and reported accurately and securely. This enables confident, informed use of data across operations, planning, compliance, and decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Data Governance framework improves data quality, consistency, security, compliance, and integrity, which strengthens reporting, operations, and decision-making across the institution.
Any data that is stored, maintained, or used by ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is part of Data Governance.
Data Governance is a shared responsibility.
While roles such as Data Owners and Data Stewards are designated to manage data within their domains, everyone who interacts with data plays a role in maintaining its quality, security, and integrity.
The framework is coordinated by the Data Governance Committee, a cross-functional group that supports policy development, role definition, issue resolution, and college-wide data standards.
Who do I contact for questions about Data Governance?
Contact datagov@tulsacc.edu for questions or additional information.