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Web Accessibility & Document Remediation Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
MSU faces a U.S. DOJ mandate requiring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across web and document assets by April 24, 2026, with explicit gaps in document remediation identified. Non-compliance creates significant legal exposure and risks equitable access for students, staff, and the public.
The opportunity
The April 2026 deadline creates an immediate, time-bound procurement window aligned with an approved FY2027 operating budget and confirmed cooperative purchasing channels. Acting now reduces legal risk, advances digital equity, and supports efficient use of existing institutional resources.
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Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A false active-violence alert in February 2026 has placed MSU's mass notification system under heightened scrutiny, exposing gaps in alert accuracy and reliability. With the EOP not publicly available and incumbent contract renewal timing unclear, emergency communication continuity and NIMS compliance remain at operational risk.
The opportunity
FY2027 budget investment in campus safety tools and identified grant funding paths—including emergency management-aligned federal programs—create a timely opening to evaluate and strengthen mass notification capabilities. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, supports leadership's public safety priorities, and positions the institution ahead of the next procurement cycle.
FY26 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Emergency Management Modernization & NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
NIMS compliance is a regulatory mandate for campus emergency operations, yet the Emergency Operations Plan is not publicly documented, signaling potential preparedness gaps. A high-profile false active-violence alert in February 2026 has intensified scrutiny on mass-notification reliability and overall emergency readiness.
The opportunity
New public safety leadership, an approved FY2027 campus safety budget, and aligned federal grant programs—including COPS TEP and JAG—create a timely window to modernize emergency management. Acting now addresses compliance mandates, reduces operational risk, and strengthens campus-wide safety outcomes before the next fiscal cycle closes.
FY26 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
MSU has identified telematics and dash camera adoption as a proactive measure to reduce fleet risk, with campus fleet electrification underway as a broader modernization priority. No formal telematics program is currently in place, leaving operational risk and liability exposure unaddressed as the fleet evolves.
The opportunity
Grant programs aligned with fleet safety and telematics provide a viable funding entry point, and cooperative procurement vehicles are available to streamline acquisition. Aligning this initiative with the campus electrification strategy and upcoming FY planning cycles positions the institution to act efficiently and cost-effectively.
FY26 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Endpoint Management & Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
MSU's active IT modernization program has identified gaps in enterprise endpoint management and privileged credential security, even with existing SSO infrastructure in place. Without closing these tooling gaps, the university faces elevated exposure to credential-based threats and potential compliance deficiencies across its cybersecurity program.
The opportunity
University-wide budget constraints make grant alignment critical; federal programs such as JAG and COPS TEP may offer viable funding paths for eligible cybersecurity investments. Acting within the current fiscal cycle supports MSU 2030 digital transformation goals while reducing institutional risk before the next compliance review period.
FY26 COPS TEP
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