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Campus Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Howard College faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including an unconfirmed all-hazards EOP, unverified mass notification capability, and no documented HSEEP-style exercises. Texas multihazard EOP mandates and Clery Act obligations create serious compliance exposure and risk to student and staff safety.
The opportunity
A freshly completed budget cycle and over $270,000 in active emergency management tech spend signal both capacity and institutional priority for near-term action. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance liability, strengthens campus safety outcomes, and aligns with available state and federal preparedness funding pathways.
Mass Notification System Evaluation & Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The campus mass notification system's performance and contract status are unconfirmed, creating measurable gaps in emergency communications reliability. Texas multihazard EOP requirements and Clery Act mandates elevate the compliance and operational risk of leaving this gap unresolved.
The opportunity
The August 2026 budget cycle has just closed, opening a fresh funding window to address this documented gap. Acting now aligns with Texas EOP compliance timelines, supports Clery Act obligations, and advances the institution's stated strategic initiative for operational mass-notification capability.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Howard College faces ongoing WCAG 2.1 Level AA remediation requirements and ADA Title II legal exposure across its public-facing digital portals, with a federal compliance deadline of 2028. Active but incomplete remediation efforts signal a critical gap that elevates institutional risk for students, staff, and the public.
The opportunity
The 2028 federal deadline creates a defined, phased remediation window, and the recently completed August 2026 budget cycle opens a fresh funding opportunity aligned with the college's confirmed strategic initiative for accessibility improvement. Acting now reduces legal exposure and ensures equitable digital access for all constituents.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Transportation Technology
High Priority
About this project
Howard College operates buses and equipment without telematics or dash camera systems, creating unmonitored safety exposure across its fleet. The absence of documented monitoring infrastructure represents a proactive risk management gap with direct implications for student and staff safety.
The opportunity
Specialized grant programs targeting bus safety and workforce education provide viable funding pathways, and cooperative purchasing agreements are already in place to streamline procurement. Acting within the current budget cycle positions the college to close safety gaps before incidents occur and before grant windows close.
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IT Modernization · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
Howard College is actively pursuing enterprise IT modernization alongside unified identity access, two-factor authentication, and password security initiatives within a partially modernized environment. Gaps in identity governance and access controls present ongoing cybersecurity risk to campus operations, staff, and student data.
The opportunity
The recently completed budget cycle and over $2.5 million in annual IT and software spend establish a clear funding foundation for advancing these initiatives now. The Texas TRUE Grant Program may offer an additional funding pathway, and confirmed institutional momentum signals readiness to act within the current planning window.
Texas TRUE Grant Program
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