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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness
Emergency Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
Glen Oaks Community College lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, a verified mass-notification system, and documented emergency exercises — gaps that elevate risk for students, staff, and the broader campus community. A compliance-driven EOP review, triggered by a presidential leadership transition in June 2024, makes addressing these deficiencies an immediate operational and regulatory priority.
The opportunity
The FY2025–26 budget cycle and an approved Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan create a defined procurement window, while federal grant programs such as HSGP and BRIC offer eligible funding paths with limited local match requirements. New Board and President leadership seated in January 2025 further positions the institution to act decisively on preparedness modernization.
Mass Notification Assessment & Campus Alert Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Glen Oaks Community College's mass-notification vendor and contract status are unknown, creating a critical gap in campus-wide and community alerting capability. With no publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and a recent CEO transition triggering a mandatory EOP review, the college faces compounding compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
The FY2025-26 budget cycle and an approved Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan create a clear procurement window to address these gaps now. Federal grant programs support emergency preparedness and mass-notification initiatives, and regional infrastructure alignment may reduce implementation complexity and cost.
Web Accessibility & Website Modernization
Web Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The college has an active WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility policy and has designated website modernization as a top strategic priority, signaling defined compliance obligations and institutional commitment. Gaps in full implementation create legal exposure and limit equitable access for students, staff, and the public.
The opportunity
With budget approval and capital planning already in place for FY2025–26, this project is positioned for near-term procurement action. Addressing accessibility now reduces compliance risk, advances a board-endorsed strategic initiative, and supports equitable digital access across the institution.
Strengthen Password Security & Identity Access Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The college currently lacks an enterprise password management solution, leaving user accounts and institutional data exposed to credential-based threats. This gap conflicts with an existing policy requirement and a board-approved strategic initiative to improve password security and user account management.
The opportunity
The FY2025–26 budget cycle and an approved Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan create a clear procurement window, with potential funding alignment through cybersecurity-eligible grant programs. Closing this gap now reduces compliance and operational risk while advancing a strategic priority already recognized by institutional leadership.
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Discuss this project →Campus IT Modernization and Multi-Year Technology Planning
IT Modernization · Higher Education Technology
High Priority
About this project
The college's approved strategic plan mandates development of a multi-year technology plan and modernization of campus IT systems, with annual IT and software spend exceeding $1.4 million confirming budget capacity. Recent leadership transitions and an approved Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan signal readiness, while gaps in cybersecurity controls and accessibility compliance add operational and regulatory urgency.
The opportunity
The active FY2025–26 budget cycle and approved capital plan create a defined procurement window aligned with strategic priorities already endorsed by leadership. Cooperative purchasing vehicles and potential state and federal funding pathways can reduce local cost burden while advancing compliance, continuity, and equitable service delivery for students and staff.