WGU D494 TASK 1: DATA GOVERNANCE GAPS AND BEST
PRACTICES ANALYSIS
Executive Summary
This analysis examines Western Governors University's (WGU) journey from a
fragmented, untrustworthy data environment to a structured, reliable data governance
model. The case study, based on an interview with Garth Gehlbach, Head of Data
Governance at WGU, illustrates the critical importance of establishing clear data
ownership, a single source of truth, and robust metadata management. The initiative
transformed WGU's data culture by moving from a state of "trick-or-treating for data" to
a system where data is easily discoverable and trusted, ultimately enabling better
decision-making across the university.
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PRACTICES ANALYSIS
Executive Summary
This analysis examines Western Governors University's (WGU) journey from a
fragmented, untrustworthy data environment to a structured, reliable data governance
model. The case study, based on an interview with Garth Gehlbach, Head of Data
Governance at WGU, illustrates the critical importance of establishing clear data
ownership, a single source of truth, and robust metadata management. The initiative
transformed WGU's data culture by moving from a state of "trick-or-treating for data" to
a system where data is easily discoverable and trusted, ultimately enabling better
decision-making across the university.
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