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Web Accessibility & Digital Content Compliance Modernization
Web Accessibility · Higher Education Compliance
High Priority
About this project
ETSU faces active compliance mandates under WCAG 2.0 AA and Section 508, with a university-wide digital content accessibility policy taking effect October 2025. A recently awarded website replatforming contract includes accessibility evaluation requirements, signaling that gaps in digital inclusion carry both legal and operational risk.
The opportunity
A firm October 2025 policy deadline and an approved FY27 budget create immediate funding runway and procurement urgency. Acting now aligns with active procurement cycles, supports equitable access for students and staff, and reduces institutional compliance exposure.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Program Modernization and NIST Alignment
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
ETSU operates under active compliance mandates requiring MFA implementation, password policy enforcement, and NIST framework alignment, with a formal university-wide information security program already in place. Gaps in consistent policy adoption and tooling coverage elevate institutional risk during an ongoing leadership transition in the CIO role.
The opportunity
An interim CIO appointment and open permanent CIO search create a natural window to reassess cybersecurity strategy and close compliance gaps before the next leadership cycle solidifies priorities. With over $6.3M in annual IT and software spend, budget capacity exists to advance NIST-aligned controls within the current fiscal planning cycle.
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Discuss this project →Emergency Management Plan Review & Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
ETSU's Emergency Management Plan is more than five years old, exceeding the standard 2–4 year review cycle and creating a documented compliance gap. A false active-shooter alarm with no published after-action findings further exposes the institution to operational and liability risk.
The opportunity
Campus public safety modernization is an active strategic initiative, and the overdue plan review creates immediate compliance and reputational urgency. Addressing this now aligns with FY planning cycles and supports a cooperative purchasing pathway, reducing procurement lead time.
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Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Assessment & Upgrade
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The current mass notification system's vendor and contract status are unresolved, and a false active-shooter alarm has not undergone public review, raising serious concerns about system reliability and campus-wide incident communication. Combined with an Emergency Management Plan overdue for review, these gaps present compounding compliance and safety risks.
The opportunity
A campus public safety modernization initiative and an overdue emergency plan review create a timely opening to assess and strengthen notification capabilities before the next incident occurs. With a growing FY27 budget and cooperative purchasing options available, procurement can move efficiently within the current planning cycle.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Management & Telematics Readiness Assessment
Fleet Operations · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
ETSU operates a documented vehicle fleet with no confirmed telematics or fleet management solution currently in place. Safety urgency is currently low, with no recent incidents driving immediate action, but the absence of visibility into fleet operations represents a latent operational and liability risk.
The opportunity
As budget cycles align and fleet-related operational demands grow, proactively evaluating telematics solutions positions the institution to improve asset accountability and driver safety. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in use can streamline procurement and reduce administrative burden when readiness increases.
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