Data Governance Technical Working Group

Empowering Data Stewardship Across San Diego State University

Working Group Overview

Purpose and Scope:

The Data Governance Technical Working Group (DGTWG) is a strategic initiative convened under the San Diego State University (SDSU) Information Technology Governance Council (ITGC). It is responsible for designing a campus-wide data governance process that integrates all divisional units and institutional data systems.

Charge:

• Define data governance processes that span divisional boundaries and university-wide systems
• Develop a comprehensive data governance framework
• Establish clearly defined data ownership and stewardship roles
• Improve the quality, consistency, and integrity of institutional data
• Enhance the protection, privacy, and security of sensitive data
• Promote data literacy and equitable access to data
• Foster communication and collaboration across campus stakeholders

Key Objectives & Focus Areas

Strategic Objectives:

• Advance the university’s data maturity and infrastructure scalability
• Address limitations of decentralized systems and inconsistent reporting
• Enable informed decision-making aligned with WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) accreditation recommendations

Data Governance Focus Areas:

• Data Discovery and Mapping: Identify, classify, and document data sources and flows
• Minimization and Limitation: Collect only data that is necessary and relevant to legitimate purposes
• Security and Protection: Implement organizational and technical safeguards for data privacy
• Data Subject Rights: Establish processes to support data access, correction, deletion, and portability requests

Initiatives in Motion

SDSU Data Infrastructure & Insights Initiative

This multi-phase initiative underpins the DGTWG’s work by developing a robust, scalable, and secure data platform and analytics architecture.

Scope Highlights:

• Integrates student systems, learning management systems, and advising platforms
• Introduces role-based access control using SDSUid, EntraID (formerly Azure Active Directory), and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
• Supports artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools for data discovery and analysis
• Ensures compliance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California State University (CSU) standards, and WASC requirements

SDSU Data Infrastructure & Insights Initiative Project Timeline

Immediate Next Steps:

• Finalize draft governance guidelines
• Provide stakeholder feedback on proposed data governance models
• Schedule regular quarterly meetings for DGTWG