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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The institution's Emergency Operations Plan is nearly a decade old and critically overdue for review, while the existing mass notification system carries unquantified risks around contract status and testing outcomes. A recent winter weather incident proceeded without a formal after-action review, compounding safety and compliance exposure for students, staff, and the broader campus community.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget includes a $1.4M allocation specifically designated for campus public-safety and emergency-notification improvements, with new executive leadership signaling readiness for strategic action. Advancing this project now aligns with budget-approved priorities, reduces near-term compliance risk, and strengthens institutional preparedness before the next weather or safety event.
E&I Cooperative Services
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Remediation
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
Kilgore College faces a hard WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2027, covering both website and document accessibility. Non-compliance creates legal exposure and restricts equitable access for students and the public, with the ADA compliance budget already increased to address the gap.
The opportunity
The April 2027 regulatory deadline creates clear, time-bound urgency requiring action within the current planning cycle. With ADA compliance funding already allocated and the IMAGINE 2.0 digital transformation initiative underway, the conditions to remediate accessibility gaps and reduce institutional risk are in place now.
E&I Cooperative Services
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization and Cloud Migration
IT Modernization · Higher Education Technology
High Priority
About this project
The college has a comprehensive FY2027 technology modernization package underway—spanning network upgrades, cloud and data migration, equipment refresh, and campus security—with several IT service contracts expiring by March 31, 2027. A $2.1M increase in the computer systems budget signals strong institutional investment appetite, but contract gaps and migration complexity elevate operational and continuity risk.
The opportunity
Contract expirations by March 31, 2027, and a $4.7M FY2027 budget increase over the prior year create a well-defined procurement window aligned with active planning cycles. Acting now allows the institution to consolidate modernization efforts, reduce transition risk, and maximize the impact of approved capital and technology funds.
E&I Cooperative Services
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity and Identity Management Enhancement
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
The college is subject to Texas's biennial information-security plan mandate, and while some security tools are in place, integration gaps in privileged access management and security monitoring create unresolved compliance and operational risk. New executive and IT leadership are actively evaluating the institution's security posture ahead of upcoming contract expirations.
The opportunity
FY2027 budget allocations reflect increased investment in security, and IT service contracts expiring by March 31, 2027, create a natural re-evaluation window aligned with current fiscal planning. Acting now positions the institution to close compliance gaps, strengthen identity controls, and make strategic use of approved funding before the cycle closes.
NSF ATE Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Modernization and Telematics Integration
Fleet Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
The college operates an aging, mixed fleet with no telematics data, leaving driver behavior and incident risk largely unmonitored. This visibility gap creates proactive safety and risk management exposure that current operations cannot adequately address.
The opportunity
Fleet modernization aligns with the FY2027 campus infrastructure and safety package, and cooperative purchasing agreements are available to streamline procurement. Addressing this now supports institutional risk reduction and positions the initiative within an already-funded planning cycle.
E&I Cooperative Services
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