Data Stewardship Issue Documentation

This article provides historical information regarding the 2022 Data Governance project focused on developing the Data Stewardship Program at the University of Maine System.

Detailed Information

Issue Summary

This proposal aims to create recognition for all current data stewardship activities, align individuals who carry out similar tasks, provide connections to support individuals with stewardship responsibilities, and provide centralized resources to support the work.

Those in stewardship roles are frequently the recipients of DG audit data and are responsible for checking and verifying that the coding is accurate and that the data standards are being adhered to.

Phase I: Framework Development

  • Define stewardship roles & responsibilities within a UMS Framework
  • Initiate a comprehensive stewardship resources website

Phase II: Steward Identification & Designation

To be completed in future; potentially following Repaving MaineStreet

  • Designate individuals in stewardship roles
  • Create a council of stewardship representatives
  • Add resources to stewardship website

Resources & Research

Related Links

Strategic Goals Addressed

Data informs a diverse group of strategic decisions made by the UMS to achieve recruitment, retention and achievement of its students, as well as community development and research. In order to provide enhanced data use, and assure responsibility for various data areas, the UMS is working to establish a data stewardship framework.

Audience

  • System-Wide