Committee purpose:

The Information Technology Services Advisory Committee is a University group responsible for establishing and monitoring University-wide technology standards, priorities, and policies. The group identifies and assesses University technology needs and assists with the development and implementation of the Information Technology Strategic Plan. The group works with  Information Technology Services to review progress on technology initiatives, to provide feedback, and to serve as a forum for communication.

Specific charges:

• Participates with the Information Technology Strategic Planning Task force during the development of the IT Strategic Plan;
• Reviews institutional progress on IT Strategic Plan initiatives;
• Oversees planning and prioritization of information technology efforts to ensure consistency with the institution’s strategic and tactical plans and the institutional budget’ this effort supports the annual IT Tactical Plan;
• Develops institutional standards for IT equipment and software;
• Develops institutional policies regarding access to and use of IT resources;
• Develops and/or reviews procedures related to IT resources and services;
• Communicates with the University community on matters of direction, policies, procedures, and standards;
• Reviews issues regarding the Office of Information Technology’s practices and performance.

Authorizing Executive Body:

The Information Technology Advisory Committee reports to the President through the Provost. Recommendations regarding standards and policies are presented to the President for approval.