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Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Higher Education Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Fisk University has publicly acknowledged ADA accessibility gaps on its website and is subject to active WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliance requirements, with identified need for WCAG 2.1 remediation. Unresolved accessibility barriers expose the institution to legal and regulatory risk while limiting equitable access for students, staff, and the public.
The opportunity
A large-scale campus modernization initiative signals strong institutional investment and a timely procurement window for digital infrastructure improvements. Addressing accessibility compliance now reduces legal exposure, advances equity commitments, and aligns with current strategic planning and budget cycles.
Strengthen Credential Security and GLBA Compliance
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
Fisk University is subject to GLBA Safeguards Rule requirements with documented password control mandates, creating a formal obligation to strengthen credential and identity security. Current password management practices present gaps in protection, elevating institutional risk for student financial data and staff access controls.
The opportunity
GLBA compliance is a non-discretionary mandate, making inaction a direct institutional liability. With new executive leadership shaping IT priorities under the Strategic Plan 2023–2027, the current environment is well-positioned to advance identity security investments that reduce audit risk and protect the campus community.
Campus Emergency Preparedness & Clery Compliance Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Fisk University has documented gaps in its Emergency Operations Plan review, no public evidence of HSEEP-style exercises, and unresolved mass notification contract details. A campus threat incident in November 2024 and active Clery Act mandates elevate both operational and compliance risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
New executive leadership and a major campus modernization initiative create a timely opening to address preparedness gaps and meet federal compliance obligations. Acting within the current planning cycle reduces audit exposure and strengthens demonstrable emergency response capabilities institution-wide.
Campus IT Infrastructure Modernization & Innovation Center Buildout
IT Modernization · Higher Education Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Fisk University's $1 billion Quantum Leap master plan—anchored by a $400 million Innovation and Technology Center now under construction—requires concurrent campus-wide IT modernization and cybersecurity improvements outlined in the Strategic Plan 2023–2027. Gaps in infrastructure readiness, GLBA and WCAG compliance, and emergency preparedness elevate operational and regulatory risk during this critical buildout phase.
The opportunity
Active construction creates an immediate procurement window to align technology investments with capital project timelines, avoiding costly retrofits. New VP-level leadership overseeing IT and campus operations, combined with documented grant awards and strong institutional financial capacity, supports accelerated decision-making within the current fiscal cycle.