University Data, Analytics and Institutional Research (UDAIR) brings together analytics expertise, institutional research, data governance, and data engineering to support the University of Missouri with trusted data and meaningful insights. Our work helps faculty, staff, analysts, and leaders make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.

We focus on creating a reliable and consistent data environment for all campus users by guiding MU’s transition to a single enterprise reporting platform and modernizing the university’s data ecosystem. UDAIR aspires to strengthen access, improve quality, and enhance the way data is used across the university.

Katie Wilkinson, Ph.D.

UM Chief Data Officer / MU Vice Provost for Data & Analytics

Katie Wilkinson, Ph.D. leads MU’s data, governance, analytics, and institutional reporting strategy. Her work focuses on building a trusted and consistent data environment, supporting analytics across the university, and guiding UM System’s modernization of data infrastructure. She works closely with campus partners to strengthen data quality, support responsible use, and create a cohesive analytics experience for all users.

UDAIR includes four core units that work closely together:

• Institutional Research provides official reporting, compliance submissions, academic planning analyses, and data for institutional leadership.
• Analytics builds reports, dashboards, and analytical solutions that translate data into clear, actionable information.
• The Office of the Chief Data Officer leads data governance, policy, stewardship, and strategic direction for MU’s data environment.
• Enterprise Data Services manages cloud data pipelines, integrations, and the semantic layer that ensures analytics-ready data for campus.

Together, these teams create a unified data foundation for the campus. Whether someone is exploring data for the first time or building advanced analytics, UDAIR serves as a partner in understanding, accessing, and using data effectively.

Explore more about UDAIR:
• UDAIR Goals & Strategy
• Departments & Leadership
• Organizational Charts