Date/Time
Date(s) - 21/09/2023
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Webinar 1: Introduction to Data Governance and its Primary Drivers

* Please note that this webinar will be offered in English only and is open to employees of Canadian universities and colleges.

Date and Time: Thursday, September 21, 2023, 1:00-2:30 PM ET
Target Audience: all senior administrators interested in this issue.

In this first of a three-part webinar series, representatives from Deloitte will introduce CAUBO’s Data Governance Framework for Canadian universities. This framework will help you customize and select the key components and capabilities of an efficient data governance framework tailored to your institution’s needs. Presenters will discuss use cases for data governance in the higher education sector and identify how a healthy data governance program can facilitate your institution’s specific needs and objectives. They will be joined by Marcela Hernandez, Chief Data Officer at UBC, who will share her perspectives on lessons learned during that institution’s data governance journey.

The CAUBO Data Governance Framework is available here.

There will be opportunities for interaction during the webinar via a Q&A session that will follow the presentation. This 90-minute webinar is intended for all senior administrators interested in this issue and is pertinent to institutions of all sizes.

This CAUBO PD activity may count towards credits for accreditation programs and designations in your field. Visit the CAUBO website for more details.

Presenters:

Mario Morgado
Partner, Data Driven Campus
Deloitte Canada

Mario is a Partner in Deloitte’s Omnia AI, where he serves as the National Cloud Data practice leader. He excels in data migration, modernization, transformation, strategy, and advisory leadership roles within diverse industries such as energy and resources, higher education, and the public sector government. He has enabled clients to harness the power of cloud data, supporting strategic business objectives and achieving measurable results.

Riphay Al-Hussein
Senior Manager, Data Driven Campus
Deloitte Canada

Riphay is a senior manager in the AI Strategy group for Deloitte’s Omnia AI practice. His focus is on public sector and higher education in Western Canada. He has a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and a Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management, a Project Management Professional designation, a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is a PROSCI certified Change Manager. He is experienced in managing the end-to-end journey of transformation projects, from ideation to implementation, and driving business optimization by leveraging AI and advanced data analytics.

Marcela Hernandez
Chief Data Officer
The University of British Columbia

Marcela is responsible for UBC’s enterprise data and information strategy. The data governance function ensures data processes and standards are built and reviewed to prevent misuse of institutional data assets. Marcela’s work includes developing a data governance framework and collaborating with institutional data stewards representing academic and administrative areas across campus.