Mid's Data Insights & Governance Innovative Team, DIGIT, is committed to fostering a culture of data stewardship and integrity within our vibrant academic community. Our mission is to ensure the accessibility, quality, confidentiality, and compliance of institutional data to empower informed decision-making, enhance educational outcomes, and uphold the trust of our stakeholders.
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Submit questions to DIGIT for review by emailing ir@midmich.edu.
Access Mid's Master Data Dictionary to review how the College defines standard data points for consistent reporting over time.
The primary purpose of DIGIT is to ensure the quality and security of institutional data and appropriate, efficient employee access to data and information.
Mid Michigan College consistently engages in data governance review to ensure the quality and security of institutional data and to facilitate efficient employee access to data and information. The charge of DIGIT includes the following responsibilities.
DIGIT is composed of data and process owners from critical functional areas of the institution, including Registration & Records, Admissions, Financial Aid, Mentoring & Advising, Academic Affairs, Business Services, Human Resources, Institutional Research, and IT.
Authorized by the Provost, DIGIT reviews and acts on data governance issues within its purview. DIGIT is governed by the authority to review and act on
DIGIT is empowered to review and act on data access, integrity, stakeholder usage practices, and FERPA compliance.
DIGIT can request, review, retain records, and prescribe or require policy and procedural changes related to data governance, including access adjustments and FERPA reporting actions.
The Chair of DIGIT, the Director of Institutional Research, represents DIGIT and signs all action items.
DIGIT operates under the oversight of the Director of Institutional Research, based within the Office of Institutional Research.
DIGIT advises the President/Provost and institutional stakeholders on data governance matters and makes recommendations for policy improvements.
Regular monthly meetings are held, with special sessions as needed. The agenda is circulated at least five working days in advance.
Voting occurs with a quorum present, and confidentiality is maintained for all deliberations. Institutional stakeholders can appeal DIGIT decisions with appropriate documentation.
DIGIT's core membership includes the following voting members.
Additional members can be nominated and added with a majority vote, based on their expertise in critical functional areas.
Develop and implement comprehensive data governance policies that outline data management, privacy, and security protocols.
Create standards and practices for maintaining high-quality, accurate, and consistent data across all institutional systems.
Improve data accessibility for faculty, staff, and authorized users while ensuring appropriate security measures are in place.
Provide training and resources to enhance data literacy among college personnel, empowering them to leverage data effectively for decision-making.
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations, such as FERPA, HIPAA, and other relevant standards.
Assign and empower data stewards across departments to uphold data governance standards and promote collaborative data management practices.
Facilitate accurate and timely data collection and reporting for institutional research, accreditation, and strategic planning.
Develop uniform definitions of data-related terms used college-wide and distribute it to all data-conscious personnel.
Establish a framework for data governance that includes strategy, roles, processes, and tools to manage data assets effectively.
Encourage the use of data analytics to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement across the College.