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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The college's Emergency Operations Plan is unverified, its mass notification system is fragmented with unknown contract and end-of-life status, and communication latency risks persist during extreme weather events. Texas Education Code §51.217 mandates a multihazard EOP, and current gaps elevate both compliance exposure and campus safety risk.
The opportunity
With a tabletop exercise already scheduled, approved emergency communications funding, and the FY2026–2027 budget cycle underway, timing is immediate for consolidating and modernizing campus alerting and EOP infrastructure. State cooperative purchasing agreements and existing public safety budget allocations provide accessible procurement pathways with limited additional local match required.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Cloud-Managed Campus Video Surveillance Modernization
Public Safety · Campus Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The college is actively planning a transition to a cloud-managed video surveillance architecture to strengthen campus public safety and emergency response capabilities. With $1.17M proposed and budget approved for FY2026–2027, the project is compliance-driven under Texas Education Code §51.217 and tied to broader emergency preparedness mandates.
The opportunity
Funding is identified and the FY2026–2027 capital cycle is active, making this an immediate window to advance procurement. Modernizing surveillance infrastructure now reduces emergency response gaps, supports compliance, and aligns with the Applied Technology Complex development timeline.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Driver Accountability Modernization
Fleet Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Auto insurance costs have risen 20% year-over-year, and campus police and commercial fleet vehicles currently lack dash cameras or telematics, creating critical evidence and accountability gaps. A formally approved equity-lease fleet management program with committed budget is ready to move forward, making inaction the primary risk.
The opportunity
With an approved budget, active procurement commitment, and cooperative purchasing agreements already in use, this initiative can advance quickly within the current fiscal cycle. Deploying telematics now reduces insurance liability, closes accountability gaps, and strengthens stewardship of public assets.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Infrastructure Renewal & IT Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The college faces imminent contract expirations for core network security and infrastructure support agreements, requiring immediate renewal or replacement decisions. With approved FY2026–2027 budget increases for IT administration and security, unresolved gaps in institution-wide credential management and endpoint oversight elevate operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
The convergence of expiring contracts and a growing IT and security budget creates a well-timed window to modernize cybersecurity infrastructure ahead of the next fiscal cycle. State cooperative purchasing agreements and relevant grant programs may offset costs, reducing local match requirements while strengthening institutional resilience.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Institution-Wide Password Management & MFA Expansion
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
An active student MFA rollout has exposed a broader credential governance gap, with no institution-wide password management mandate in place. The current program is limited in scope, leaving staff and systems at elevated risk of unauthorized access and credential-based breaches.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 IT Security budget increase and available grants referencing cybersecurity and IT management as eligible expenditures create a timely funding pathway. Expanding credential governance now closes a known security gap and strengthens institutional compliance posture ahead of the next budget cycle.
Texas TRUE Grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Content Modernization
Digital Accessibility · Higher Education Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The college has an active WCAG 2.1 AA remediation program underway, reflecting identified compliance gaps across digital properties and integrated platforms. Unresolved accessibility deficiencies expose the institution to legal and regulatory risk while limiting equitable access for students and staff with disabilities.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 renewal cycle creates an immediate window to advance digital accessibility modernization with approved budget capacity in place. Grant funding explicitly identifies accessible digital content tools as eligible expenditures, reducing local cost burden while supporting measurable student equity outcomes.
Texas TRUE Grant
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