Technology Governance
Nebraska IT governance ensures that technology investments align with the University of Alberta’s strategic pillars, helping us focus on the most impactful initiatives aligned to Nebraska's “odyssey to extraordinary”
The governance model provides leadership, structure and process and structures to form operational groups across org structures to define and enhance collaborative, informed decisions with clear responsibilities, and the processes to guide them.
Framework of Governance
Executive Level
The IT Strategic Executive Committee ensures that IT decisions support the university’s strategic pillars while maintaining the accessibility and security of information systems.
Strategic Execution
Made up of representatives from colleges, departments and university-wide services units, steering committees identify opportunities for improvement, assess risk and develop business cases for IT investments. They make recommendations on project prioritization and submit proposals to executive leadership for approval.
Operations and Advisory
Change Advisory Boards (CABs) and Functional Advisory Boards (FABs): oversee the implementation of investment decisions, manage change processes and ensure that IT operations align with university priorities.
Extraordinary Alignment
Technology intake process
Technology requests fall into XXX streams based on scope and funding requirements among other factors:
Institutional Investment Requests
Large technology initiatives that require significant funding and institutional investment, will be assessed as part of the university’s annual budget process and aligned to the Strategic Planning process. This stream is designed for large-scale initiatives that impact multiple campuses, colleges, departments, or administrative units. The timeline and intake process for these requests will be shared as development progresses.
Non-entperprise Requests
Technology proposals that do not require institutional investment as part of the annual budget process, will follow a separate intake process. These needs can be submitted via a Technology Proposal form. Proposals must have the support of a senior leader (e.g., dean, director, chair) and must align with institutional priorities and strategies.
Committees and Reviews
ITS works to ensure investment in technology meets today's demands finanically and innovation. These include risk assessments and committee oversight in:
- Enterprise Architecture
- Cybersecurity
- Identity
- IT Accessibility
- Payment Processing
Other Key Reviews and Committees include:
- Research Technology
- Sustainable Technology Infrastructure
- Teaching, Learning and Student Experience
- Change Advisory Boards, Functional Advisory Boards, Colleges, Portfolios and Stand-Alone Departments
Process and Benefits
Proposal reviews
Once submitted, proposals are reviewed by the XXXX XXXXXX Committee in IT and, if needed, routed to the appropriate steering committee, which evaluates their alignment with the university’s strategic pillars, value and potential impact. This review ensures that resources are allocated effectively and all projects are scheduled appropriately.
Approved projects move forward for planning and scheduling.
Benefits to the intake process
This intake process creates a transparent and efficient approach to managing technology opportunities while reducing risks associated with scheduling delays, increased costs etc. It also allows the university to allocate resources to initiatives that best support its mission and long-term strategic objectives.
Time to Get Started
Our three-year rolling roadmap is accessible to the university community and updated accordingly through our proposal process and governance structures.