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Web Accessibility Compliance & WCAG Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
NCTC has acknowledged partial conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, with documented deficiencies across web properties and documents. A federal compliance deadline of April 2027 creates significant legal and accessibility risk for students, staff, and the public if gaps remain unaddressed.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline establishes a firm implementation window, and recently approved budget allocations for Information Services support near-term planning. Acting now allows NCTC to leverage cooperative purchasing contracts and align remediation efforts with an active website redesign initiative.
Multihazard EOP Compliance and Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Texas Education Code mandates a multihazard Emergency Operations Plan for educational institutions, yet the current EOP review cycle is unconfirmed and the existing mass notification infrastructure shows signs of fragmentation. These gaps leave the institution exposed to compliance risk and potential gaps in emergency response for students, staff, and the broader campus community.
The opportunity
An approved budget with Emergency Management allocations creates a near-term planning and procurement window. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline acquisition, and addressing the EOP mandate now reduces compliance exposure ahead of the next review cycle.
Strengthen Endpoint Security and IT Compliance for 2026
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
NCTC's Texas Information Security Plan for 2026 establishes a formal cybersecurity compliance deadline, with identified gaps in password management and endpoint oversight. A recent CIO transition creates an active window to reassess technology priorities before compliance obligations mature.
The opportunity
A workforce development grant of $167,740 and eligibility for the Texas TRUE and NSF ATE grants provide near-term funding pathways for cybersecurity training and instructional tools. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns procurement with new IT leadership priorities and reduces compliance and operational risk ahead of the 2026 deadline.
Texas TRUE Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Technology Gap Remediation
Fleet Safety · Campus Operations
High Priority
About this project
A prior fatal bus crash and subsequent litigation exposed the institution's lack of onboard video and telematics evidence, creating significant liability. Current fleet operations rely solely on vehicle scheduling systems, leaving a documented safety technology gap with no formal modernization initiative underway.
The opportunity
Confirmed fleet vehicle budget allocations support operational continuity and provide a foundation for a phased safety technology pilot. Cooperative purchasing agreements available to the institution can accelerate procurement and reduce administrative burden within the current fiscal cycle.