DATA GOVERNANCE
The Data Governance Program is a business unit in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and is part of a system-wide initiative to implement the USG Business Procedures Manual section 12.0.
Georgia State is one of 26 colleges and universities that compose the University System of Georgia (USG) and one of the four R1 institutions in the USG.
Data Governance Program at Georgia State
Georgia State University’s Data Governance Program ensures that the university’s data assets are effectively managed and aligned with its strategic goals. The program is built on a foundation of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that provide clear direction on how university affiliates classify, access, use, and retain data. These efforts are essential for maintaining data integrity, security, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
Data Trustees
Define roles & responsibilities
Maintain policy documentation
Ensure Cybersecurity Compliance
Support governance committees
Data Advisory Group (DAG)
Evaluates and refines data policies
Ensures transparency and adaptability
Aligns practices with university needs
Data Governance Manager
Leads the governance program
Coordinates with business & tech units
Shapes policies to support data needs
Fosters open discussion and collaboration
University Policies and Procedures
Georgia State has established a comprehensive set of policies to guide responsible data governance. These policies ensure data security, integrity, and accessibility while maintaining compliance with institutional and regulatory standards:
Data Governance Policy: Outlines the framework for managing university data assets.
Data Classification Policy: Defines how institutional data is categorized based on sensitivity and risk.
Data Classification Standard: Provides guidelines for implementing data classification across university systems.
System Categorization and Data Classification Guidelines: Provides details on best practices for assessing and handling university data.
DataGov News
DataGov News is a bimonthly newsletter of Georgia State's Data Governance Program. A new edition is sent out on the first and third Thursday of every month. It provides updates and tips to the Georgia State community on data governance and data-related matters. Click to access all DataGov newsletters and/or subscribe to our newsletters.
