Data Governance Committee

datagovernance-chairs@pugetsound.edu

Welcome!

The Data Governance Committee (DGC) is here to provide the necessary structure, strategy, and support needed to ensure that all campus data have integrity, are collaboratively managed, and can be relied upon as a critical University asset. We seek to serve the campus community by democratizing data knowledge while balancing this with respect for individual privacy and data security.

A Brief History of the DGC

The Data Governance Committee was officially instituted in Spring 2022 with support from cabinet and builds on prior data governance efforts. The DGC’s direct predecessor, the Data Standards Committee, operated from 2011 to 2022. The formation of this group was primarily motivated by the need to define and convert data from our legacy institutional data systems and to foster collaboration across departments in the management and use of data.  As our campus data infrastructure became increasingly complex, members of the Data Standards Committee saw a need to broaden the mission and set new directions.

DGC Charter and Data Governance Definitions

The DGC Charter is a document that outlines our mission and operations. It is approved by the President’s Cabinet and provides general guidance for what we do. View the most recent DGC Charter.

Data Governance Terms and Definitions is a document created by the DGC to help us use shared language around data governance efforts. View the Terms and Definitions.

Current Projects

  • Gender Identity & Pronouns: DGC members have been working on a campus-wide project to support more inclusive gender identity, names, and pronouns within our software platforms. The first wave of upgrades launched in August 2022. See their project information page for more details and FAQs.
DGC Membership

The DGC seeks wide representation from across campus, especially focusing on offices that house data owners and data stewards. This includes: Academic Advising, Academic Dean, Admission, Business Services, Career and Employment Services, Finance, Human Resources, Institutional Research, International Programs, Library, Registrar, Student Affairs, Student Financial Services, Technology Services, University Counsel, and University Relations.

The Data Governance Committee is currently chaired by Francisco Chavez, Chief Information Officer, and is organized into four standing subcommittees:

  • Academic/Faculty - chaired by Gareth Barkin (Associate Dean’s Office)
  • Data Definitions - chaired by Martha Wilson (Office of Admission)
  • Data Ownership - chaired by Faithlina Abeshima (Technology Services)
  • Regulatory Compliance - chaired by Michael Pastore (Registrar)

Please see the tabs below for the current composition of the full DGC and each subcommittee. 

DEPARTMENT MEMBER
DEPARTMENT Academic Advising MEMBER Joy Kiefer
DEPARTMENT Academic Deans MEMBER Audrey Braaten
DEPARTMENT Academic Deans MEMBER Gareth Barkin
DEPARTMENT Admission MEMBER Alicia Rasmey
DEPARTMENT Admission MEMBER Jared Trecker
DEPARTMENT Admission MEMBER Luanne Meyer
DEPARTMENT Admission MEMBER Martha Wilson
DEPARTMENT Business Services MEMBER David Melton
DEPARTMENT Career and Employment Services MEMBER Michal Nolte
DEPARTMENT Finance MEMBER Angela Markos
DEPARTMENT Finance MEMBER Janet Hallman
DEPARTMENT Human Resources MEMBER Megan Tahiri
DEPARTMENT Institutional Research MEMBER Kevin Riordan
DEPARTMENT Institutional Research MEMBER Rianna Miramontez
DEPARTMENT International Programs MEMBER Eowyn Greeno
DEPARTMENT Library MEMBER Tracy Tolf
DEPARTMENT Registrar MEMBER Kristen Campbell
DEPARTMENT Registrar MEMBER Michael Pastore
DEPARTMENT Student Affairs MEMBER Debbie Chee
DEPARTMENT Student Financial Services MEMBER Cree Ramsfield
DEPARTMENT Student Financial Services MEMBER Debbie Stone
DEPARTMENT Student Financial Services MEMBER Elizabeth Lewandowski
DEPARTMENT Technology Services MEMBER Francisco Chavez
DEPARTMENT Technology Services MEMBER Kristen Spiese
DEPARTMENT Technology Services MEMBER Carol Odland
DEPARTMENT Technology Services MEMBER Faithlina Abeshima
DEPARTMENT University Counsel MEMBER Jen Lombardi
DEPARTMENT University Counsel MEMBER Stacy Kelly
DEPARTMENT University Relations MEMBER Amelia Hooper
DEPARTMENT University Relations MEMBER Nick Gerard

 

 

DEPARTMENT MEMBER
DEPARTMENT Academic Deans MEMBER Gareth Barkin (chair)
DEPARTMENT Academic Deans MEMBER Audrey Braaten
DEPARTMENT Human Resources MEMBER Megan Tahiri
DEPARTMENT International Programs MEMBER Eowyn Greeno
DEPARTMENT Library MEMBER Tracy Tolf
DEPARTMENT Registrar MEMBER Michael Pastore
DEPARTMENT Technology Services MEMBER Carol Odland

 

DEPARTMENT MEMBER
DEPARTMENT Admission MEMBER Martha Wilson (chair)
DEPARTMENT Academic Advising MEMBER Joy Kiefer
DEPARTMENT Admission MEMBER Alicia Rasmey
DEPARTMENT Admission MEMBER Jared Trecker
DEPARTMENT Business Services MEMBER David Melton
DEPARTMENT Finance MEMBER Angela Markos
DEPARTMENT Student Affairs MEMBER Debbie Chee
DEPARTMENT Student Financial Services MEMBER Cree Ramsfield
DEPARTMENT Technology Services MEMBER Kristen Spiese

 

DEPARTMENT MEMBER
DEPARTMENT Technology Services MEMBER Faithlina Abeshima (chair)
DEPARTMENT Admission MEMBER Luanne Meyer
DEPARTMENT Career and Employment Services MEMBER Michal Nolte
DEPARTMENT Finance MEMBER Janet Hallman
DEPARTMENT Student Financial Services MEMBER Elizabeth Lewandowski
DEPARTMENT University Counsel MEMBER Jen Lombardi
DEPARTMENT University Counsel MEMBER Stacy Kelly
DEPARTMENT University Relations MEMBER Amelia Hooper
DEPARTMENT University Relations MEMBER Nick Gerard

 

DEPARTMENT MEMBER
DEPARTMENT Registrar MEMBER Michael Pastore (chair)
DEPARTMENT Institutional Research MEMBER Rianna Miramontez
DEPARTMENT Registrar MEMBER Krista Johnson
DEPARTMENT Registrar MEMBER Kristen Campbell
DEPARTMENT Registrar MEMBER Norma Guiler
DEPARTMENT Student Financial Services MEMBER Debbie Stone
DEPARTMENT Student Financial Services MEMBER Maggie Mittuch
DEPARTMENT Technology Services MEMBER Faithlina Abeshima
DEPARTMENT University Counsel MEMBER Stacy Kelly