Vision

The Grand Valley State University’s Data & Analytics team is committed to foster a data-informed culture where information is a strategic asset, empower effective decision-making, and ensure data is managed responsibly through data democratization, setting the stage for leveraging AI and related technologies.​

Mission

Our mission is to establish and manage a strategic analysis and approval framework built on an adaptable, sustainable process and structure dedicated to safeguarding and preserving organization-wide data unification, definition, security, and compliance.​

Testimonials

The impact of the Grand Valley State University Data & Analytics team is best reflected in the voices of those we collaborate with. Hear how your colleagues are using data to make an impact! Faculty, staff, and leaders across GVSU share how our tools and services help them work smarter, support students, and make informed decisions.

“The Data Analytics Team was fast, helpful, efficient and practiced excellent communication and collaboration. Working with the team was a pleasure, and we were able to build a complex Power BI dashboard for the executive team and problem-solve a variety of issues with our data in record time." 
—  GVSU University Development

This testimonial highlight's the value of collaboration and the difference that accessible, high-quality data can make across the GVSU community.

Portfolio

Collaborating with key stakeholders, the team will venture into an analytics-driven institution journey where technology and relationships work together to:

• Align data and technology with Grand Valley's strategic priorities.
• Help foster the Data Advisory Committee (DAC) to define, oversee, and advance data policies and standards.
• Identify and integrate data between systems and campus stakeholders.
• Leverage data as a strategic institutional asset.
• Manage ethical implications of data and analytics, developing a framework for data integrity and accessibility.
• Empower the campus community with qualitative and quantitative data to make informed decisions for student success.
• Deliver data visualization and insights to become a data-centric student institution.

At the heart of the Grand Valley State University Data & Analytics environment is our Data Lakehouse — our centralized home where institutional data securely lives and is made accessible for the campus community. The Data Lakehouse brings together information from multiple university systems into a single, trusted location, ensuring that data is consistent, reliable, and easy to explore.

By providing a unified foundation, the Lakehouse enables you, faculty, staff, and administrators to:

• Access certified datasets for research, reporting, and analysis.

• Build interactive dashboards and visualizations in Power BI securely.

• Integrate data across departments to gain broader institutional insights.

• Rely on a secure, well-governed environment designed to protect sensitive information.

The Data Lakehouse serves as more than just a storage solution — it is the backbone of GVSU’s data ecosystem, supporting collaboration, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making across the university.

For more information, please visit our Data Lakehouse page!

We’re here to help you grow your confidence with data.

Our team offers resources and support to help you make the most of GVSU’s data, no matter your experience level. We can help you:

• Learn the basics – Introductory training on data concepts and tools.

• Build skills in Power BI – Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations.

• Data storytelling – Design visualizations for proper audience interpretation.

• Explore certified datasets – Understand how to access and use trusted data sources.

• Get one-on-one support – Personalized guidance to answer questions and solve challenges.

• Access resources – Guides, tutorials, and workshops to grow your data literacy.

Our goal is to make data easier to use so you can apply it effectively in your role at GVSU. Contact us for any inquiries and check out our events calendar for upcoming working sessions!