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EOP Modernization and Mass Notification Upgrade
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
South Texas College's multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan has unconfirmed version status and identified preparedness gaps, while the current mass notification contract renewal timeline remains unclear. The mandatory 2026–2027 EOP review cycle and required plan submission create a defined compliance deadline with direct risk to campus safety and operational continuity.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget includes explicit capital allocations for public safety technology, aligning funding availability with the EOP review deadline. Acting within this cycle enables the college to close preparedness gaps, meet submission requirements, and strengthen campus-wide emergency response before the next review window closes.
IT Infrastructure Consolidation & Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The college operates a fragmented IT management and security environment with overlapping tools and unresolved business continuity and disaster recovery audit findings, creating active compliance risk under TAC Chapter 202. A pending Business Impact Analysis and leadership vacancies in key technology roles further elevate operational exposure for students, staff, and institutional continuity.
The opportunity
FY 2026–2027 technology investments are explicitly budgeted, and the NSF ATE grant offers a conditional funding path for cybersecurity training initiatives. Acting now aligns consolidation efforts with leadership transition, open procurement windows, and compliance remediation before the next audit cycle.
NSF ATE grant
Discuss this project →Identity & Access Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The college's current identity and access management environment relies on a legacy directory and vault solution insufficient for today's security demands. With multiple overlapping security tools in use, the fragmented approach creates consolidation gaps and elevates risk under TAC Chapter 202 compliance obligations.
The opportunity
An ongoing leadership transition and active IT modernization agenda create a timely window to re-evaluate identity management infrastructure. The FY 2026–2027 cybersecurity budget allocation and a conditional NSF ATE grant support near-term procurement feasibility with available funding pathways.
NSF ATE grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The college currently operates without dash cameras or fleet telematics, creating measurable driver-risk exposure under an institutional policy that permits up to three moving violations or accidents per driver over three years. Planned vehicle acquisitions in FY 2026–2027 present a critical integration point to address this safety gap proactively.
The opportunity
Embedding telematics during new vehicle acquisition avoids costly retrofitting and aligns with the FTA Bus Program grant, a direct funding match for eligible fleet equipment. Co-op procurement membership further streamlines purchasing, making this fiscal cycle the optimal window to act.
FTA Bus Program grant
Discuss this project →Web & Document Accessibility Compliance Upgrade
Digital Accessibility · Higher Education Compliance
High Priority
About this project
South Texas College meets WCAG 2.0 AA standards but has a documented gap requiring upgrade to WCAG 2.1, creating legal and compliance exposure across public-facing digital and document content. Current monitoring tools may not provide comprehensive document-level coverage, leaving the institution at risk.
The opportunity
The WCAG 2.1 gap is an active finding requiring remediation, and the THECB SSAP 3.0 grant offers a conditional funding path to support accessibility tooling. FY 2026–2027 technology budget allocations make this an actionable window to close the compliance gap and reduce institutional liability.
THECB SSAP 3.0 grant
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