Overview
The Data Governance Committee carries out the direction and decisions of the Data Strategy Council to support the F&A/UHR Data Strategy Program. Its role is to ensure:
- Governance aligns with University System of Georgia (USG) and University of Georgia (UGA) requirements.
- Standards and best practices are consistently applied across all F&A and UHR units.
- Clear roles and responsibilities for data management and accountability are in place.
- Communication about the program and initiatives reaches F&A, UHR, and other university partners.
- Data education, culture, and change management are actively supported.
- Timely progress reports and opportunities for improvement are shared with the Data Strategy Council.
What We Do
The committee is responsible for:
- Implementing decisions from the Data Strategy Council.
- Defining and maintaining standards for data quality, access, and security.
- Assigning governance roles and responsibilities.
- Documenting governance processes for transparency and consistency.
- Recommending priorities for data-related initiatives.
By putting these practices in place, the committee ensures data is compliant, accurate, and accessible to the right people at the right time.
Membership
The Committee includes:
Chairperson– Coordinates committee work, sets agendas, facilitates meetings, and reports to the Council.
- Shawn Hill, Finance Division
Full Members – Appointed representatives from F&A and UHR who participate in meetings, vote on recommendations, and lead sub-groups.
- Tom Breedlove, University Architects
- Hayley Clement, Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration
- Justin Ellis, Facilities Management Division
- Julius Gantt, Office of Institutional Research
- Matthew Hardigree, Finance Division
- Savannah Hembree, Emergency Preparedness/Insurance and Claims Management
- Mollie Hicks, Facilities Management Division
- Lianna McAuliffe, Auxiliary Services
- Bill McGee, Auxiliary Services
- Michael Powell, Environmental Safety
- Megan T. Thompson, UGA Police Department
- Timothy Vickery, UGA Police Department
- Zeb Weeks, University Human Resources
- Chris Williamson, University Architects
Contributing Members – Data stewards, custodians, subject matter experts, and members of the Data Community of Practice. They provide expertise, implement governance within their units, and strengthen communication and culture, though they do not hold voting rights.
Get Involved
The Data Governance Committee collaborates closely with stewards, custodians, and members of the Data Community of Practice. If you have questions, suggestions, or want to learn more about our work, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us at [email protected].
