The Data Governance Imperative

Address Seven Urgent Challenges Through a Shared Source of Truth

Every data leader agrees that data governance is important, but competing priorities mean the work of establishing effective governance is often delayed, even as inconsistent data continues to undermine everyday decision making on campus. 

On-Demand Webinar | July 2026
Access the Recording & Slides
Watch on-demand as EAB expert Tara Zirkel discusses how strengthening data governance supports better decisions related to seven pressing institutional challenges, from enrollment to AI adoption.
 
During this session, we discussed:
 
  • What effective data governance looks like in practice, including real-world examples of institutions using reliable data to re-engage stopped-out students, understand academic program health, and support other strategic priorities
  • Common data governance obstacles and how to overcome them
  • How framing data governance as an ongoing leadership practice rather than a one-time project can kick-start your governance progress and transform decision making across your institution
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen existing governance efforts, access the on-demand resource to get practical insights to advance data-informed decision making across your institution.
Speaker
Tara Zirkel
Director, Strategic Research
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