Data governance doesn't have to be intimidating. All too often, the topic induces sighs and eye-rolls across higher education campuses. But what if data governance was viewed not as a set of restrictive rules, but as a framework to empower your colleagues and maximize institutional value?

In this episode of Data Stakes, host Debbie sits down with Dr. Tara Webb, Associate Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Rhodes College, to demystify the complexities of data governance. Drawing from her highly acclaimed presentation at the 2025 AIR Forum, Dr. Webb shares her "Adaptive Data Governance" framework—an iterative, just-in-time approach that prioritizes progress over perfection.

Whether you are trying to convince skeptical colleagues to buy into a new process or are looking for ways to build a single "source o ...