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DESCRIPTION:Click for Latest Location Information: http://dgiq-edw2026.data
 versity.net/sessionPop.cfm?confid=165&proposalid=16478\nData literacy isn&r
 squo;t just a skill—it’s a culture, and it’s the foundati
 on of becoming truly AI-ready. This case study takes attendees behind the s
 cenes of Vanderbilt University’s journey to build a data- and AI-lite
 rate environment. Rather than sending everyone to a formal class, Vanderbil
 t focuses on building shared understanding: where data comes from, what it 
 means, how it should be used, and how to question both data and AI outputs 
 thoughtfully. The university’s approach blends business literacy, str
 ong governance, analytical skills, technical know-how, and clear communicat
 ion into a unified readiness framework. Attendees will see how governance b
 uilds trust, business expertise shapes context, and analytical insights tra
 nslate into compelling stories and responsible AI use. Practical examples h
 ighlight initiatives like data domains, stewardship communities, collaborat
 ive learning, and informal knowledge-sharing networks. Participants will le
 ave with actionable strategies to cultivate a culture where people confiden
 tly explore, interpret, apply, and communicate data—turning insights 
 into impact and ensuring their organizations are genuinely AI-ready.\n\n
 Data literacy at Vanderbilt combines business literacy, governance, analyti
 cal skills, technical skills, and communication into one integrated framewo
 rk.\n	 \n
 Creating a data-literate environment does not mean sending everyone to a fo
 rmal training class; it requires embedding learning, resources, and collabo
 ration into daily work.\n	 \n
 Trustworthy data—and trustworthy AI—start with strong governanc
 e: accuracy, lineage, context, quality, and responsible use.\n	 \n
 Business expertise remains essential for interpreting data, validating AI-g
 enerated outputs, and avoiding flawed or incomplete conclusions.\n	 \n
 A sustainable data- and AI-literate culture requires supportive communities
 , accessible resources, continuous learning, and shared exploration.\n\n
DTSTART:20260505T111500
SUMMARY:Data Literacy at Vanderbilt: It’s Not a Class…It’s a Culture!
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