Edify is Montana State University’s enterprise data management platform that integrates a robust data warehouse with user-friendly analytics tools to deliver actionable insights. The platform empowers MSU to make data-informed decisions with greater speed, confidence, and consistency.

 

Edify Implementation Stage 1

Benefits

  1. Increased quick access to high-quality data for decision support​
  2. Established institution-wide source of truth​
  3. Reduced manual effort and reporting burden​
  4. Stronger data governance​ and security
  5. Foundation for future AI and advanced analytics

 

Primary Purpose

Reporting Type

Reporting Benefits

Primary Users

Command centerenterprise data,analytics, andreporting platform. 

Institutional, cross-functional, operational and trategic 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 Roadmap

Edify Implementation Stage 2

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