Data Access and Use
Data is one of our most valuable resources in higher education. These pages are provided to inform the BU community about data resources, policies, and practices to help facilitate better access, use and understanding of university data.
University data is organized under a series of core and cross-functional data domains which align with functional domains representing key areas of institutional activity.
| Core Data Domain | Functional Domain | Data Executive | Organizing Unit (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | Financial Operations | Nicole Tirella | Financial Affairs |
| Sourcing and Procurement | Financial Affairs | ||
| Investment Management | Lila Hunnewell | Chief Investment Officer | |
| Research | Research Operations and Safety | Tom Bifano (interim) | Office of Research |
| Research Applications and Awards | Office of Research | ||
| Research Products and Outputs | Office of Research | ||
| Operations | Auxiliaries | Derek Howe | Auxiliaries Services |
| University Budget | Budget, Planning & Business Affairs | ||
| Campus Planning and Operations | Campus Planning & Operations | ||
| Workforce | Faculty Recruitment and Support | Maureen O’Rourke | Provost – Faculty Affairs |
| Human Resources | Amanda Bailey | Human Resources | |
| Professional Development | Provost – Community and Inclusion | ||
| Student | Admissions and Financial Aid | Christine McGuire / Marylou O’Donnell-Rundlett |
Enrollment and Student Administration |
| Student Life | Enrollment and Student Administration | ||
| Registration & Degree Audit | Enrollment and Student Administration | ||
| Academics | Curriculum Development and Assessment | Amie Grills / Daniel Kleinman |
Provost – Undergraduate/Graduate Affairs |
| Advising and Academic Engagement | Provost – Undergraduate/Graduate Affairs | ||
| Libraries | Mark Newton | University Libraries | |
| Advancement | Alumni Relations | Karen Engelbourg | Development & Alumni Relations |
| Development | Development & Alumni Relations | ||
| WBUR Operations | Margaret Low | WBUR | |
| Common Data | Identity Access Management | Linette Decarie (interim) | Information Services & Technology |
| Technology | Information Technology | Information Services & Technology | |
| Reporting and Analytics | Analytical Services & IR | ||
| Data Governance | Analytical Services & IR | ||
| Community | Government and Community Affairs | Stephen Burgay | Government & Community Affairs |
| Federal Relations | Federal Relations | ||
| Marketing and Communications | Marketing & Communications | ||
| Compliance and Legal | General Counsel | Erika Geetter | General Counsel |
| Compliance Services | Compliance Services |
Data Governance at Boston University
The Data Governance Program assembles subject matter experts from across Boston University to review, organize, and advise on processes and policies around the availability, usability, and integrity of university data.
Data Trustees and Content Expertise
Questions about data access and appropriate use can be directed to AS&IR or to the Data Executive or Data Trustee for each data area.
BU Data Trustees are responsible for the accuracy, integrity and privacy of University data. Trustees review requests for access to sensitive data, make decisions on granting access, and review approvals on an ongoing basis.
In addition, Compliance Services maintains a Compliance Matrix of senior leaders and departments with primary responsibility for the University’s most significant areas of compliance obligations.