51³Ô¹ÏProis committed to continuous improvement in its data governance practices. Our organization aims to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making. Data governance training is essential for organizations to manage their data effectively, ensuring it is accurate, secure, and used responsibly.

51³Ô¹ÏProData Literacy Program

Data Literacy Training has arrived at 51³Ô¹ÏProfor staff and faculty!  The training can be accessed in the HR Training Nest on the LUConnect page, using LEA Account credentials. For any login difficulties, reaching out to the HR department is advised. 

Training sessions have been assigned to support Lamar University’s campus-wide data governance goals.

Employees are encouraged to complete the courses as part of a structured pathway that strengthens Lamar University’s data culture.

Data Governance Foundations – Level 1

Level 1 includes the following courses, available in the HR Training Nest:

• 51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Introduction to Data Literacy

• 51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Data Security

• 51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Data Privacy

Each course completion will result in an Anthology Milestone Badge recognizing progress in responsible data practices. Employees who also attend the Data Governance Summer 2025 Series 1, either in person or by viewing the recorded session, will earn the 51³Ô¹ÏProData Governance Summer 2025 Series 1 Anthology Milestone Badge.

When all three badges and the Summer 2025 Series 1 badge have been earned, employees will receive the Data Governance Foundations Level 1 completion badge.

Data Governance Foundations – Level 2

Level 2 training began in Fall 2025 and currently features the course:

• 51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Data Quality

This level continues to expand the university’s training efforts and further supports Lamar’s data governance initiatives.

51³Ô¹ÏProData Governance Table: Training Modules with Access Links

Training Session	Badge	Badge Criteria	51³Ô¹ÏProFaculty and Staff Training Links
Data Governance Foundations Level 1
51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Introduction to Data Literacy		Earners must complete the 51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Introduction to Data Literacy in HR Training Nest
51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Data Security		Earners must complete the 51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Data Security in HR Training Nest.
51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Data Privacy		Earners must complete the 51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Data Privacy in HR Training Nest.
Data Governance Summer 2025 Series 1 Participant		Earners must attend the in-person session or watch the recorded Data Governance at 51³Ô¹ÏProSummer 2025 Series 1 session. This badge is available exclusively to 51³Ô¹ÏProstaff and faculty. The video content for this badge will be reviewed each year and updated as needed.
Data Governance Foundations Level 1		Earners must have demonstrated a foundational understanding and been awarded the badges in the following four  core areas: Data Privacy, Data Security, Data Literacy and Data Governance.
Data Governance Foundations Level 2
51³Ô¹ÏProData Governance Table: Training Modules with Access Links 51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Data Quality Earners must complete the 51³Ô¹ÏProDIR: Data Quality in HR Training Nest.

51³Ô¹ÏProDIR Data Literacy Program