Institutional Data Executive Steering Committee (IDESC)
Terms of Reference
Champion the institutional data strategy of the University.
Ensure University’s data strategy initiatives are aligned with Western's mission and objectives, and champion involvement where relevant.
Ultimate decision-making body for aspects related to University data strategies.
Based on advice from the Institutional Data Committee (IDC) and other relevant stakeholders, recommend amendments to relevant policies and procedures to the University as processes require.
Approve committee membership, standards, and guidelines brought forward by the Institutional Data Committee (IDC).
Approve Terms of Reference for associated data-related advisory councils and working groups.
Ensure institutional alignment within the University to support the design and implementation of institutional data governance.
Perform as Data Governors within the University, dealing with high order data estates as follows:
Academic
Research
People
Space
Services* (*Services refers to a broad catchment of data-related activities, including financial, information technology, etc.)
Membership
Chair, Provost & Vice-President (Academic)
Vice-President (Finance and Operations)
Vice-President (Research)
Vice-President (University Advancement)
Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)
Associate Vice-President (Institutional Planning and Budgeting)
