Data Administration & Governance
Overview
Data Administration
Data Administration & State Reporting is charged with certifying and managing the submission of all institutional data to the (BOG) on behalf of the ßÙßÇÂþ» (USF), in accordance with and USF Policy 11-007. The office serves as a liaison between USF and BOG’s offices of , , and the .
As a member of the Council of Data Administrators (CODA), we collaborate with colleagues across the State University System of Florida to promote reliable and consistent data reporting. Our office provides support and guidance to university stakeholders on information requests and ensures timely, accurate responses to approximately 210 data requests annually. These data are used by the Florida State Legislature, Governor’s Office, and other governmental agencies for program evaluation, policy development, institutional assessment, and performance funding.
Data Governance
The Office of Decision Support relies on the involvement of campus leadership for guidance on how data can benefit the University, on the community of data users for advice on what information is valuable to them, and on the University data custodians to develop processes and policies to ensure that all critical data is managed correctly and consistently. By facilitating communication among these constituencies, through various governance channels, ODS is a partner in promoting a culture of shared responsibility for data as an institutional asset.
For more information on the collaborative work of IT and ODS on Data Governance as well as information on the submission process, please go to USF Data Governance.