At the intersection of data and education, transformative initiatives are shaping the future of higher education institutions. Alice Fleck, Enterprise Data Governance Manager at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), brings to light the critical role of data governance in academic settings.

The significant impact of well-structured data governance committees, which are integral to managing extensive data landscapes, ensure that data-driven decisions enhance student outcomes and institutional performance. With a focus on metadata, classification and organization, Alice’s methodology of integrating library and information science principles into data governance provides a fresh perspective on managing and extracting value from data assets. As the data landscape evolves, these insights underscore the importance of innovative data governance strategies in shaping the future of higher education and beyond.

Topic: Data governance