During the May Badger Data Network, we focused on generative AI, including institutional guidelines and ethical use, and examples of AI in action. We provided an opportunity to share current AI use, pressing questions, and …
Year: 2026
Vice Provost Allison La Tarte begins one-year term as AAUDE chair
Vice Provost Allison La Tarte began her one-year appointment as chair for the Association of American Universities Data Exchange (AAUDE) Council in April. As chair, her responsibilities include: Leading the council, including ensuring goals and …
Updated Course Catalog Tableau visualization now available
The Course Catalog Tableau workbook recently underwent an upgrade, adding several pieces of course-related information requested by staff in academic planning and advising-focused positions. The main motivation for the update is the implementation of the …
New Health Information data domain explained
Institutional data—a vital resource UW–Madison has vast amounts of institutional data, and organizing this rich resource is critical to ensuring its accessibility. Madison’s data governance program groups data into high-level categories known as domains, and …
Institutional data. What it is and what it is not.
Institutional data is any information, regardless of medium, used by or for the university to conduct university business. Owned and governed by UW–Madison, institutional data is a critical shared resource. Examples of it include: Student …
Introducing a new member of the DAPIR team
A warm welcome to Emily Dubrovin, who joined DAPIR in early April. Emily, an analyst, supports the School of Education, and her position expands DAPIR’s partnership model with units across campus. Before joining DAPIR, Emily …
What’s next for UW–Madison graduates? Inside the First Destination Outcomes Dashboard.
The Undergraduate First Destination Outcomes dashboard provides a wealth of information and insights about how effectively UW–Madison prepares students for their future. In addition to learning about primary post-graduation plans, reviewing the data can help …
Steps you can take today for strong records hygiene
As a public institution, UW–Madison is required to keep and maintain records, making them available upon public request. Public record requests are submitted to the UW-Madison Public Records office via a portal, and responding to …
A standard practice: data access and authorization
The Institutional Data Access and Authorization Standard requires that access to protected data, defined as data not authorized for public release, follow a minimum set of authorization steps and that the process is tracked and …
February 2026. Data and digital accessibility.
Digital Accessibility Program Manager Al Nemic with the Center for User Experience (CUE) joined us to discuss data and digital accessibility, including better understanding the requirements, best practices, and resources to improve user experience. Background …