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Umaine System Data Governance Annual Report 2020, University Of Maine System Data Advisory Committee

General University of Maine Publications

This report constitutes the third, annual UMS Data Governance Report. UMS Data Governance processes are becoming integrated into all of the work undertaken across the System, ensuring collaborative and effective solutions to data issues and, most importantly, consistency in the use and understanding of data among the UMS universities and users. Data Governance ensures and maintains the quality of data for the long term and identifies areas where updates in technology are required.

Ums Data Governance Charter & Framework, University Of Maine System Data Governance Council

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System Data Governance program launched in 2017, in order to emphasize the importance of data integrity, and to formalize processes related to data management and usage. The program embraces the following vision:

Data Governance Vision: Data of the University of Maine System (UMS) are system-wide institutional assets that are leveraged to foster a culture of data-informed decisions to benefit all UMS institutions and stakeholders. This vision can be achieved through successful implementation of the following mission:

Data Governance Mission: UMS Data Governance promotes data stewardship and communication to ensure that valid and reliable data are protected …

Umaine System Data Governance Annual Report 2019, University Of Maine System Data Advisory Committee

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System Data Governance program serves the missions of all seven state university campuses by integrating academic and administrative data practices to become a more effective and responsive organization. In order to meet the needs of Maine's local, statewide, and national communities, UMS must be able to utilize data to make optimal decisions in support of students, faculty, and staff. This cooperative work helps provide a common understanding of data codes and processes across campuses. It also builds a stronger framework for unifying services and focusing resources on the most innovative and relevant investments in instruction, research, …

Ums Data Governance Annual Report 2018, University Of Maine System Data Advisory Committee

General University of Maine Publications

The newly formed University of Maine System Data Governance program was launched to improve the System's capacity to collect information and deploy resources in service to the students and in response to Maine's dire demographic and workforce challenges.

The UMS campuses and administrative units make up a complex system that requires a strategic approach to data collection and analysis. From understanding the intricacies of distance education and online programs, to aligning human resource and financial department codes, unified data governance is essential to ensuring the integrity and reliability of the University of Maine System's data.