Office of Institutional Research

Data Governance

Purpose

The purpose of the Data Governance Committee at the University of Toledo is to provide strategic oversight and direction for the management of institutional data. The Committee establishes and promotes standards, processes, and best practices that ensure the accuracy, consistency, completeness, and responsible use of data across the university’s administrative, academic, and operational systems. By assigning data stewardship roles and guiding data management principles, the Committee supports data integrity and fosters informed decision-making in alignment with UToledo’s mission.

Committee Leadership

Co-Chairs:

• John Cavins, Sr. Director, Enterprise Business Systems
• Anne Fulkerson, Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research

Administrators:

• Keith Bitter, Manager of Enterprise Business Systems
• Leslie Rhegness, Manager of Enterprise Business Systems

Secretary:

• Leah Simko, Executive Assistant for Information Technology

Members

Information Technology:

• Keith Bitter, Manager Enterprise Business Systems
• John Cavins, Sr Director, Enterprise Business Systems
• Leslie Rhegness, Manager Enterprise Business Systems

Institutional Research:

• Anne Fulkerson, Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research
• Brigitte Norton-Odenthal, Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics

Registrar’s Office

• Eric Langenderfer, Registrar

Provost’s Office

• Brenda Grant, Associate Vice Provost for Finance & Planning
• Beth Gerasimiak, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Administration
• Abi Burns, Academic Success Operations Program Manager

College of Graduate Studies

• Tara Hanna, Director of Graduate Studies Application Management & Admissions Operations

Enrollment Management

• Sunday Griffith, Director of Enrollment Research and Planning
• Emily Salvage, Director of Enrollment Operations

Financial Aid

• Tabbatha Nieman, Associate Director, Systems for Financial Aid

Human Resources

• Mark Halsey, Director of Human Resources Technology & Operations
• Barb Rardin, Human Resources Information Systems Administrator

Finance

• Gordie Chauvin, Director of Accounting & Reporting
• Steven Carter, Business Insights Analyst
• Melinda Adler, Manager, Bursar Systems

Research & Sponsored Programs

• Rick Francis, Director Research Advancement and Information Systems

Data Governance Policy (link coming soon)

Data Governance Procedure (link coming soon)

To submit a data issue or proposal for consideration, please contact the Data Governance committee member from your area or a committee leader.