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Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Establishing Data Structures and Systems to Improve Student Success

Data Governance & Analytics

About Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) is a comprehensive two-year institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Established in 1966, KVCC serves the educational needs of the community by providing a wide range of academic programs and workforce training opportunities.

Improvement Project

Develop Formal, Institution-Wide Data Governance

Toolkits Used

Data Ecosystem Assessment Data and Systems Governance Guide

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Results

Strengthened data knowledge across Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC), enhancing understanding and utilization of data across the institution.

Fostered a transformative cultural shift towards data-informed decision-making, promoting transparency, interactions, and a holistic focus on student success.

Accelerated adoption of data tools and techniques, empowering KVCC to make informed decisions and support institutional needs effectively.

The Full Story

Despite its strong educational mission, KVCC recognized its inefficiencies around data governance and management. The institution identified the importance of building trust in data and adopting a formalized approach to data governance. With a strategic goal focused on forecasting and preparing for future students, KVCC's chief business officer (CBO) created a campus initiative, forming a dedicated data governance team. The Data Ecosystem Assessment tool was the starting point, helping to identify areas requiring attention and emphasizing the importance of data governance.

“One of our strategic goals is to be able to forecast and prepare for future learners, and to holistically support their educational goals. And when we identified targets for the goal, we realized that we really need to have data governance in place to be able to assess that.”
Brian LuethVice President for Finance and Business