IT governance

Wayne State University utilizes a basic system of shared technology governance at the executive level.

Given the pervasive presence of technology in learning, discovery, urban engagement and administration, it is essential that stakeholders have appropriate involvement in making key technology decisions.

This system of shared technology governance provides many diverse and valuable perspectives in a methodical approach to decision-making and ultimately results in well-formed institutional-level decisions.

IT steering committee

The Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC) is the executive-level technology steering committee at Wayne State University. The ITSC makes final recommendations to the President on strategic technology matters. ITSC membership is primarily composed of select members of the President's cabinet, representing both the academic (instruction and research) and the administrative branches of the institution. Meetings take place on a monthly basis.

Information systems management committee

The Information Systems Management Committee (ISMC) at Wayne State University has a primary emphasis on enterprise-wide administrative technologies, such as the university's integrated Banner System and associated administrative systems and applications. The ISMC is primarily made up of Associate Vice Presidents and Directors from Wayne State University administrative divisions and departments. Meetings take place on a monthly basis.

• Rob Thompson, CIO and Activing Vice President of Enterprise Planning and Operational Excellence
• Boris Baltes, Senior Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs
• Tamaka Butler, Associate Vice President & Controller
• Peter Caborn, Associate Vice president, Development and Alumni Affairs
• Carly Cirilli (co-chair), Senior Director of Institutional Research and Data Analytics
• Robert Davenport, Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations (Facilities, Planning and Management)
• Kenneth Doherty, Associate Vice President of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Jane Fitzgibbon, Senior Lecturer (College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts)
• Sharon Lean, Associate Professor and Chair (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)
• Carolyn Hafner (co-chair), Cheif Human Resources Officer and Associate Vice President of Human Resources
• Lisa Shrader, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
• Garrett McManawayer, Cheif Information Security Officer and Senior Director of Information Security and Access Management
• Robert Reynolds, Academic Senate Faculty Representative and Professor of Computer Science
• Gail Ryan, Assistant Vice Presdent for Sponsored Program Administration (Division of Research & Innovation)
• Eulonda Whitmore, Cheif Audit Executive and Assoiate Vice President
• Linda Beale, Profess of Law and President of Academic Senate
• Virginia Kleist, Dean of the Mike Ilitch School of Business
• Laurie Lauzen-Clabo, Provosit and Vice President
• Bethany Gielczyk, Senior Vice President of Business Affairs
• Ezemenari Obasi, Vice President of Research & Innovation
• Melissa Smiley, Cheif of Staff and University Relations Officer

Data governance

Data governance provides the oversight of data gathered, manipulated and archived by Wayne State University. It is the practice of authority and control over the management of the institution's data and data assets. The goal of the data governance program is to establish campus-wide standards, policies and practices that enable a holistic understanding of data usage across the university while creating a culture of responsible data use for informed and actionable decision making.