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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization & Compliance
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Lawrence Technological University's Emergency Operations Plan is 11 years old, with no documented HSEEP-style exercises and recent leadership turnover in emergency management roles. Overdue NIMS compliance requirements directly tie to funding eligibility, elevating both operational and financial risk for the institution.
The opportunity
A newly appointed Director of Public Safety, active grant signals, and a June 30 fiscal year-end create a high-urgency window to act. Addressing EOP gaps now restores NIMS compliance, protects funding eligibility, and positions the institution for available public safety grant funding.
NSF MRI
Discuss this project →Mass Notification & Emergency Communication Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The university's existing mass notification infrastructure presents a critical consolidation and modernization gap, with an 11-year-old Emergency Operations Plan, no recent HSEEP-style exercises, and overdue NIMS compliance requirements. Leadership has identified emergency communication modernization as its top strategic priority, elevating institutional and life-safety risk.
The opportunity
A new Director of Public Safety, active grant funding tied to public safety and research initiatives, and cooperative procurement pathways create a timely, low-barrier window to act. Modernizing now addresses compliance mandates, strengthens campus-wide emergency readiness, and aligns with current fiscal and grant cycles.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Endpoint Protection and Password Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The university's reliance on legacy endpoint protection and the absence of an enterprise password management solution have created fragmented policy enforcement and uneven security controls across campus. These gaps expose the institution to compliance risk and operational vulnerabilities affecting students, faculty, and staff.
The opportunity
The EDA University Centers program offers a rolling grant pathway to fund cybersecurity improvements, aligning with the institution's broader campus technology modernization initiative. Acting within the current grant window and fiscal-year cycle enables the university to close critical security gaps while leveraging available external funding.
EDA University Centers
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A scheduled ADA audit has surfaced gaps in WCAG 2.1 compliance across the university's web and digital properties, a federal requirement. Known deficiencies tied to an active digital services improvement initiative elevate legal and reputational risk if left unaddressed.
The opportunity
The approaching audit deadline and fiscal year-end on June 30 create a clear window for action, with EDA University Centers rolling grant funding available to support accessibility improvements. Remediating now reduces compliance exposure and advances equitable digital access for all campus users.
EDA University Centers
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Safety · Campus Transportation
High Priority
About this project
The university operates passenger transit vans and autonomous research vehicles, both presenting meaningful safety and liability exposures. Gaps in dash camera coverage, telematics, and driver monitoring leave operational risks unaddressed across both passenger and research fleets.
The opportunity
An active fleet electrification initiative creates a natural planning window to integrate safety and telematics infrastructure alongside vehicle upgrades. MDOT and NSF MRI grant signals indicate potential funding pathways aligned with mobility and research, supporting action within the current budget cycle.
NSF MRI
Discuss this project →Classroom & Campus Digital Technology Modernization
IT Modernization · Higher Education Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Lawrence Technological University has identified a broad institutional need to assess and modernize aging digital technology across classrooms and campus environments. Inadequate infrastructure risks undermining instructional quality, operational continuity, and the university's ability to meet evolving academic and compliance demands.
The opportunity
New restricted grant revenue and cooperative procurement through MiDEAL provide accessible, cost-efficient pathways to advance this initiative within the current fiscal cycle. Leadership endorsement signals budget alignment is underway, making now the right moment to act before funding windows close.
EDA University Centers
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