Data at App State

What is data and why is it important?

Data, whether digitized or not, is crucial for institutional operations, decision-making and understanding. High-quality data enables informed decisions, innovation and valuable insights. As a unique meta-asset, effective data management maximizes its potential.


This site serves as a central hub for all Data Governance information related to App State's institutional data across divisions and departments.


ConformancePerformance

Caption: At App State we want to not only follow the conforming needs of data governance such as regulations, compliance and privacy and security, but we also want to highlight the performance capabilities such as data driven decision-making, strategic value and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Governance

Governance promotes proper and effective use and handling of data based on domains, elements, roles, standards and guidelines

Classification

Classifications include the parameters and practices to deliver, control, protect and enhance the value of data

Access

The practice of collecting, storing and using data securely, efficiently and effectively

Resources

Helpful definitions and information on how to access and request data

Training

Discover more about user levels and necessary or helpful training for data requests and handling

Why Data Governance

App State has adopted a Data Management Standard that outlines the roles and responsibilities needed to ensure that 

  • Institutional data provides value
  • Data compliance requirements are met
  • Data risks are managed

Data governance allows for

  • clarity and consistency in decisions about data access
  • security measures needed to protect data types
  • data quality considerations for value and integrity
Data Domains
Data Terminology
Submit a Data Request
Report a Data or Security Concern
University Analytics

How We Can Help

For any questions or feedback contact us at group-datagovernance@appstate.edu