Data Governance
Data Governance Services for Higher Education
Lingk helps colleges and universities turn data into a trusted institutional asset. Our Data Governance Services enable you to formalize policies, assign clear stewardship roles, and operationalize governance in a way that is practical, sustainable, and aligned with your mission.
The result? Reliable data for decision-making, stronger compliance, and improved confidence in reporting at every level of your institution.
Trusted by Top Institutions
Effective data governance empowers higher education institutions to define clear policies, roles and standards that keep data accurate, secure, and consistent across the campus ecosystem. With a solid governance framework, CIOs and senior leaders can reduce risk, improve reporting confidence, enable analytics and AI readiness, and foster collaboration across departments.
Benefits of Data Governance
Trusted Data Quality & Reporting
Accurate, consistent information for decision-making
Security and Compliance
Protect sensitive data and meet GLBA, HIPAA, PCI standards
Clear Ownership and Access Control
Defined stewardship roles/role-based permissions
Standardization and Transparency
Metadata cataloging and lifecycle management
Collaboration and Culture
Policies, training, and cross-departmental alignment
Key Focus Areas for Data Governance
Define Clear Roles
Establish governance responsibilities across IT, IR, and functional teams
Standardize Data Language
Align data definitions and key institutional entities for consistency and clarity
Implement Governance Processes
Create robust change-control workflows and access approval protocols
Enhance Reporting Reliability
Improve accuracy and trust in dashboards and institutional reporting
Lay the Foundation for AI Readiness
Build strong governance practices to support future AI initiatives
Turn Data into a Strategic Asset
Empower your institution with governance that builds trust, ensures security, and drives smarter decisions.
Lingk helps higher education institutions build secure, governed data ecosystems that reduce risk, improve collaboration, and unlock AI-driven innovation for strategic decision-making.