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The Data Governance Council (DGC) is a University-wide group focused on data functions and experiences at Rochester. Their work spans all the topical domains, cross-domain functions, and schools to cover a wide swath of data issues. The DGC is an integral part of the Data Governance Framework* for the University. Explore the DGC charter* to learn more about the function and mission of the Data Governance Council. On this page, you’ll find a list of members, historical and upcoming meeting materials, and more. *Net-ID required  

Our members

The Data Governance Council has members and advisors representing all areas of the University. See a full list of members below.

Data domain representatives

Data DomainData Trustee Council RepresentativeTitle
Alumni & AdvancementLoomis, EricAssociate VP, Administrative Services
Facilities & Space ServicesBeaumont, PatriciaInterim Sr Assoc VP Univ Facilities & Svcs
FacultySaab, Joan; Alternate: Maggie GrahamSusan B Anthony Prof & Vice Provost Acad Affairs
FinanceNguyen, KatherineDirector of Financial Systems
Human ResourcesGallucci, KathyVP- HR URMC, Exec Dir, HR Univ of Roch
Master & ReferenceTBDAssociate Vice Provost & Chief Data Officer
Research AdministrationLiders, Gunta J.Assoc VP for Research & Proj Admin
Research Products & OutputsDwarkadas, SandhyaFaculty
Research Products & OutputsZand, MartinFaculty
StudentSturgis, TinaUniversity Registrar

Functional domain representatives

Functional DomainFunctional Advisor Council RepresentativeTitle
AnalyticsSalisbury, MichaelAssistant Director, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
AuditChris ButlerChief Audit Executive
CommunicationsPiper, BrianDir. of Content Strategy & Assessment
DiversityAdrienne MorganInterim vice president for equity and inclusion and the Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer
External RelationsReynolds-Clark, CherithExec Dir for External Rel & Economic Dev
Global EngagementGatewood, Jane; Alternate: Ruth LevenkronVice Provost Global Engagement
Information SecuritySchrack, RobertRes & Edu Info Security Officer
Institutional Research & Academic AssessmentPodvin, JohnSr Univ Dir for Inst Research/Assoc Vice Provost
LegalDoyle, JoeSenior Counsel
Library & CollectionsTBD; Alternate: Sarah PugachevVice Provost & Dean-University Libraries
TechnologyMyers, JulieVP Info Technology & Chief Information Officer
TechnologyForrester, JamesChief Technology Officer

School liaison representatives

SchoolSchool Liaison RepresentativeTitle
Arts & SciencesFoster, JessicaDeputy to Dean of Faculty & Chief of Staff
Eastman Music SchoolHain, JohnAssoc Dean Academic Affairs & Dir of Assessment
Eastman Institute for Oral HealthReif, EdChief Financial Officer
Hajim School of EngineeringInterim: Podvin, JohnSr Univ Dir for Inst Research/Assoc Vice Provost
School of Medicine & DentistryLyness, JeffreyFaculty
School of Medicine & DentistryLibby, RichardFaculty
School of NursingXue, YingFaculty
Simon Business SchoolClary, StevenDir Info Technology
Warner School of EducationBrian BrentSr Associate Dean of Graduate Studies

Meeting materials

The DGC meets every other month, and meetings are open to all University staff. If you are interested in attending a meeting, or have trouble accessing any meeting materials, contact datagovernanceoffice@rochester.edu.

Previous meeting minutes

Click the drop-down menus below to explore archived meeting minutes, recordings, and other materials. Net-ID is required.

2021 meeting materials
2020 meeting materials
2019 meeting materials

2022 meeting schedule

The meeting schedule for 2022 is on pause. Upcoming dates will be shared once available. If you’d like to request to attend a future meeting, please email datagovernanceoffice@rochester.edu.

Our framework and charter

The Data Governance Council’s work stems from two key foundational documents:

  1. Data Governance Framework for the University
  2. Data Governance Council Charter

We encourage you to explore both of these documents to get a better understanding of our mission, vision, and goals. A Net-ID is required to access these documents. If you have questions, or have issues accessing these files, please email datagovernanceoffice@rochester.edu.

Reach out

Connect with us

If you have questions, feedback, or would like to attend a future DGC meeting, email us at datagovernanceoffice@rochester.edu. You can also ask to sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates straight to your inbox.

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