Edify is Montana State University’s new data management platform that combines robust data warehousing with user-friendly analytics tools to deliver real-time insights, empowering MSU to make data-driven decisions with speed and confidence.

Benefits

  1. Increased quick access to high-quality data for decision support​
  2. A trusted, institution-wide source of truth​
  3. Reduced manual effort and reporting burden​
  4. Stronger, more consistent data governance​
  5. A foundation for future AI and advanced analytics

 

Primary Purpose

Reporting Type

Reporting Benefits

Primary Users

Command centerenterprise data,analytics, andreporting platform. 

Institutional, cross-functional, andstrategic reportingusing trusted,governed data

Source of truth for trustedanalytics and reporting;

Analyze trends across enrollment,retention, outcomes, finance, andHR 

Allemployeeswith operational and strategic data andinformationneeds

Edify Implementation Advisory Group 

The Edify Implementation Advisory Group informs the development and implementation of MSU’s new institutional data warehouse. This is accomplished through the following engagements: 

  • Provide subject-matter expertise to support data definitions, business rules, priorities, and use cases during implementation. 
  • Contribute feedback and recommendations on data availability, quality, governance, and reporting needs to ensure the IDW supports institutional decision-making. 
  • Support change management and adoption by communicating updates, gathering feedback, and helping translate IDW capabilities into practical use within your area. 

Friday 3-4pm Edify Office Hours:  Teams Link

Campus 

Name 

Title 

Email 

Bozeman/Enterprise

Luke Schalewski

Chief Data Officer

luke.schalewski@montana.edu

  

Mary Kate Blake 

Associate Chief Data Officer, University Data & Analytics 

marykate.blake@montana.edu 

  

Ian Godwin 

Associate Director of Academic Partnering, University Data & Analytics 

igodwin@montana.edu 

 

Tony Campeau 

Registrar 

tcampeau@montana.edu 

 

Chase Ellison

Computer Systems Analyst - Registrar's Office Reporting

chase.ellison1@montana.edu

  

Carl Yeoman 

Associate Vice President of Research 

carl.yeoman@montana.edu 

  

Peggy Kastella 

Assistant Director, Office of Sponsored Programs 

peggy.kastella@montana.edu 

  

  

Jeannette Grey Gilbert 

Chief Human Resources Officer 

jeannette.greygilbert@montana.edu 

  

Megan Lasso 

Associate Vice President, Financial Services 

megan.lasso@montana.edu 

  

  

Durward Sobek 

Vice Provost 

dsobek@montana.edu 

  

Mike Ouert 

Director, Admissions 

mrouert@montana.edu 

  

Justin van Almelo 

Associate Chief Information Officer 

justin.vanalmelo@montana.edu 

  

Nathan Fromelt 

Computer Software Eng/App I-BA 

nathan.fromelt@montana.edu 

  

Paul Lambeth 

Director of Enterprise Services 

paul.lambeth@montana.edu 

 

Eric Wold 

Reach Enterprise  

eric.wold@montana.edu  

  

Ryan Knutson 

Vice President, Information Technology/CIO 

rknutson@montana.edu 

  

Becca Belou 

Associate Director of Administrative Partnering, University Data & Analytics 

rebeccabelou@montana.edu 

 

James Broscheit 

Director Financial Aid Services 

james.broscheit@montana.edu  

  

Kevin Olmstead 

Comp Sys Analyst II 

kevin.olmstead@montana.edu 

 

Jennifer Moser

Computer Systems Analyst II

jmoser@montana.edu

  

  

  

  

Billings 

Joann Stryker 

Director, Institutional Research 

joann.stryker@msubillings.edu 

  

Cheri Johannes 

Registrar 

cjohannes@msubillings.edu 

  

Julie Pettitt 

Executive Director - Admissions 

julie.pettitt@msubillings.edu 

  

Zach Delger 

Data/Research Analyst 

 zach.delger@msubillings.edu  

  

Darin Metcalfe 

Computer Systems Analyst 

 darin.metcalfe@msubillings.edu  

  

  

  

  

Great Falls 

Eleazar Ortega 

Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness 

eleazar.ortega@gfcmsu.edu 

  

Dena Wagner-Fossen 

Registrar 

dfossen@gfcmsu.edu 

  

  

  

  

Havre 

Alisha Schroeder 

Registrar 

alisha.schroeder@msun.edu 

  

Lindsey Brandt-Bennett 

Enrollment Management 

lindsey.brandt@msun.edu 

  

Jay Howland 

Director of Institutional Research 

howland@msun.edu