Members
The Data Governance Council consists of designated officials who have planning, policy-level, and management responsibility for data within their functional areas. The Data Governance Council works to ensure and support the effective management of data assets of the university by making policy recommendations, establishing procedures and standards, advocating for appropriate resources, and guiding and monitoring data governance efforts.
A primary function of the Data Governance Council is to provide ongoing management and oversight for UW–Madison’s Data Governance Program. The Data Governance Council manages data governance initiatives, issues, and escalations in an effort to improve and promote data quality and integrity, appropriate and ethical use of data, compliance, and data literacy and awareness.
At a Glance
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Third Tuesday Monthly
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Data Governance Council Members
| Council Representative | Domain/Function Area |
|---|---|
| Allison La Tarte, Vice Provost for Data, Academic Planning and Institutional Research | Academic Structure |
| Bethany Crowell, Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Research & Decision Support | Reporting |
| Brad Sanders, Enterprise Data Management Director | Data Management |
| Catharine DeRubeis, HRIS Director | Human Resources |
| Claire Dalle Molle, Assistant Director of Data Privacy and Transparency | Data Privacy |
| David Honma, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Services and University Controller | Controller/PCI |
| Jack Talaska, HIPAA Privacy Officer, Office of Compliance | HIPAA |
| James Yonker, Director of Data Management, Division of Diversity, Equity, & Educational Achievement | Diversity |
| Jeff Karcher, Director, Risk Management | Risk |
| Jeff Korab, Director of Academic Information Systems, School of Medicine and Public Health | SMPH |
| Jeff Savoy, Chief Information Security Officer | Information Technology |
| J.J. Du Chateau, Enterprise Architect | Enterprise Architecture |
| Lee Konrad, Associate Dean of Libraries for Digital Strategy | Library |
| Lisa Johnston (chair), Director, Data Governance | Data Governance |
| Lissa R. Koop, Senior University Legal Counsel | Legal |
| Lynn Haynes, Director of Office of Research Compliance | Research Compliance |
| Margaret Tennessen, Deputy Associate Vice Chancellor at Division of Facilities Planning & Management | Facilities |
| Mark Sweet, Director of Grants and Contracts, Research and Sponsored Programs | Research Administration |
| Natalie Feggestad, Director, Madison Budget Office | Finance |
| Nick Curtis (interim for John Zumbrunnen, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning) | Teaching and Learning |
| Sarah Grimm, UW Records Officer, University Archives | Records |
| Scott Owczarek, University Registrar | Enrollment Management |
Meeting Documents
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2025 Agendas and Minutes
January 21, 2025
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- Minutes
February 18, 2025
- Agenda
- Minutes
March 18, 2025
- Agenda
- Minutes
2024 Agendas and Minutes
December 17, 2024
- Table Top Security Workshop
November meeting canceled
October 15, 2024
September 17, 2024
August 20, 2024
July 16, 2024
June 18, 2024
May 21, 2024
April 16, 2024
March 19, 2024
February meeting cancelled
January 16, 2024
2023 Agendas and Minutes
December 19, 2023
November 21, 2023
October 24, 2023
September 19, 2023
August 15, 2023
July 18, 2023
June 20, 2023
May 16, 2023
April 18, 2023
March 21, 2023
February 21, 2023
January 17, 2023
2022 Agendas and Minutes
November 22, 2022
October 25, 2022
September 27, 2022
August 23, 2022
July 26, 2022
June 28, 2022
May 24, 2022
April 26, 2022
February 22, 2022
January 25, 2022