Data Governance Steering Committee

The Data Governance Steering Committee (DGSC) provides broad direction and priorities regarding data governance and data warehouse initiatives, and has the authority to put those priorities into action by way of the project (or initiative) taskforce. In the case of intractable disagreement within the DGSC regarding direction, priorities, or decisions related to data governance, those issues will be addressed and resolved by the President’s Executive Council (PEC).

Membership Obligation

The primary responsibility of all direct participants in data governance is to leverage data as an asset by ensuring optimal data transparency and trust to enhance the best interests of the University. Other responsibilities and functions include:

  • Collect data governance related recommendations from PEC members.

  • Resolve data related issues when conflicts arise.

  • Make decisions about data definitions, data quality and data timeliness with knowledge of impact on their domain.

  • Consider, approve and promote University-wide data management policies, standards, guidelines and operating procedures related to the University’s institutional data assets.

  • Assess University-wide applications as it relates to storing and strategically using data.

  • Evaluate and prioritize potential University-wide and institutional data systems projects.

  • Advise on University-wide strategic plans for data management including sourcing, distribution, maintenance and quality of University institutional data assets.

  • Advise on University-wide data management practices for decision making including data warehousing, business intelligence, master data management and metadata management.

  • Recommend plans and methods for assessing data management value and risk.

  • Ensure institutional data has consistent definitions and responsible classifications according to best practice data management standards and guidelines.

Membership

Daniel Eady
DGSC Chair
Associate Vice President for Strategy and Operations and Chief of Staff
deady@smu.edu

Ernie Barry
Vice President for Finance and Planning

Curt Herridge
Associate CIO for Data and Application Services

Michael Hites
Chief Information Officer, Information Technology

Holly Jefffcoat
Dean of èßäÊÓƵapp Libraries

Chris Kollar
Associate Vice President for Development Services, Development and External Affairs

Sheri Kunovich
Associate Provost for Student Academic Engagement and Success

Chandra McQueen
Director of Internal Auditing and Consulting Services

Leigh Ann Moffett
Associate Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Risk Management

Michael Molina
Vice President for Facilities and University Architect 

Rachel Mulry
Associate CIO for Planning and Customer Service, Information Technology

Suku Nair
Vice Provost for Research and Chief Innovation Officer

Dawn Norris
Chief of Staff for the Division of Student Affairs

Dayna Oscherwitz
Associate Provost for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness

Robin Poston
Associate Provost for Graduate Education; Dean of Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies

Vinay Ramachandra
Senior Institutional Research Analyst

Michael Robertson
Assistant Provost for èßäÊÓƵapp Global and Online

Sheri Starkey
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Brad Sutton
Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Communications & Branding Officer

Kelly Thurman
Associate University Council, Legal Affairs

Michael Tumeo
Chief Institutional Research Officer, University Decision Support

Alison Tweedy
Associate Vice President for Campus Services

Wes Waggoner
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management & Chief Enrollment Officer

Paige Ware
Associate Provost for Faculty Success

David Sedman
President of Faculty Senate