Data Domain Information
At the highest level of the data taxonomy we have five Data Estates, defined as ACADEMIC, RESEARCH, PEOPLE, SPACE, and SERVICES. This layer of the hierarchy is known as the CONCEPT and exists at the top of specific data columns.
Below Data Estates can be found Data Domains, which function as the broad SUBJECT areas of our data ecosystem with items defined as FACILITIES, STUDENT, EMPLOYEE, etc. This list is larger in nature than Data Estates and will be published in our data asset catalog and continually amended.
At the final level of the conceptual stage we find Functional Data Domains, which are where TOPIC-level accountabilities exist within specific offices at the institution. It is here that we use the information to map processes.
It is important to note that many of the relationships in play at Western exist in a multiple path format where data components connect with various columns simultaneously. This complexity is anticipated and the model supports the multiplicity of accountabilities and responsibilities throughout.
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Academic Data Estate
The Data Domains associated with this Data Estate are listed below, with a table for the Functional Data Domains that are related (along with the office of accountability).
Academic Governance
| Functional Data Domain | Primary Functional Data Domain Ownership Role (Accountable) |
| Continuing Studies Course Provisioning, Management, and Registration Data | Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) |
External Entity
| Functional Data Domain | Primary Functional Data Domain Ownership Role (Accountable) |
Research Management
| Functional Data Domain | Primary Functional Data Domain Ownership Role (Accountable) |
| Research Management Data | Associate Vice-Presidents (Research) |
| Research Collaboration Management Data | Associate Vice-Presidents (Research) |
| Research Grants Management Data | Associate Vice-Presidents (Research) |
| Research Productivity Management Data | Associate Vice-Presidents (Research) |
| Research Funding Data | Associate Vice-Presidents (Research) |
Student
| Functional Data Domain | Primary Functional Data Domain Ownership Role (Accountable) |
| Institutional Planning Data | Associate Vice-President (Institutional Planning and Budgeting) |
| Campus Safety Management Data | Director (Campus Safety and Emergency Services) |
| Incident-related (Campus Constables) Data | Director (Campus Safety and Emergency Services) |
| Card Access System Management Data | Director (Campus Safety and Emergency Services) |
| Undergraduate Student Admissions Data | Registrar |
| Degree/Diploma Management Data | Registrar |
| Student Financial Management Data | Registrar |
| Academic Advising and Student Success Management Data | Registrar |
| Undergraduate Student Enrolment Data | Registrar |
| Undergraduate Student Recruitment Data | Registrar |
Teaching and Learning
| Functional Data Domain | Primary Functional Data Domain Ownership Role (Accountable) |
| Teaching and Learning Management Data | Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) |
Finance Data Estate
Alumni
| Functional Data Domain | Primary Functional Data Domain Ownership Role (Accountable) |
| Teaching and Learning Management Data | Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) |
Ancillary
| Functional Data Domain | Primary Functional Data Domain Ownership Role (Accountable) |
| Teaching and Learning Management Data | Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) |
Donor
External Entity
Financial and Procurement
Housing
Partnership
People Data Estate
Ancillary
Administrative Governance
Donor
Employee
External Entity
Housing
Partnership
Student
Service Data Estate
Alumni
Ancillary
External Entity
Housing
Information Technology
Research Management
Teaching and Learning
Space Data Estate
External Entity
Facilities
Housing
Information Technology
