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Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Implementation
Fleet Safety · Liability Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
A fatal fleet vehicle incident in May 2026 and a resulting wrongful-death lawsuit exceeding $1M have exposed critical gaps in vehicle monitoring and incident documentation. Without telematics or onboard video evidence, the institution faces compounding legal, financial, and reputational risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2027 budget includes $1M for technology expansion and $2.3M in software licenses, creating an active spending window aligned with this urgent need. Acting now supports liability defense, prevents future incidents, and leverages cooperative procurement to streamline acquisition.
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Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The college faces critical emergency preparedness gaps, including an unconfirmed EOP review status, an emergency management system of unknown operational standing, and no public after-action reports following a fatal training incident and a bomb threat. A mandated EOP review deadline of September 2026 elevates both compliance and institutional risk.
The opportunity
The September 2026 compliance deadline creates an immediate forcing function for action, with approximately $15K in annually earmarked emergency management technology funding available within the current budget cycle. Addressing these gaps now reduces institutional liability, strengthens campus safety outcomes, and positions the college ahead of its mandated review.
IT & Cybersecurity Modernization Compliance Readiness
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The college operates a complex, multi-vendor IT environment under active compliance mandates, including a biennial information-security plan due June 2026 and TX-RAMP requirements. Increasing IT operating expenditures and recurring software license costs signal growing operational risk if modernization and consolidation efforts are not addressed systematically.
The opportunity
The June 2026 compliance deadline and a projected FY 2027 budget surplus—including $2.3M for software licenses and $1M for tech expansion—create a well-funded, time-bound window for action. A planned infrastructure outage in September 2026 offers a natural integration point, and select initiatives may qualify for available grant funding.
Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
ADA Compliance · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The college faces an ongoing gap in WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across its web and digital services properties, creating accessibility barriers for students, staff, and the public. A federal Title II mandate establishes a hard April 2027 deadline, while recent cuts to ADA operating expenditures increase pressure to close the gap efficiently.
The opportunity
The April 2027 federal Title II deadline creates a firm compliance forcing function, and the FY 2027 budget surplus alongside increased software licensing spend signals available fiscal flexibility. Acting within the current budget cycle allows the institution to align remediation efforts with funded strategic initiatives already underway.
Credential & Identity Access Control Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The college's multi-vendor IT environment creates credential management gaps that elevate institutional risk. TX-RAMP compliance and a biennial information-security plan due June 2026 mandate stronger identity and access controls across all systems and users.
The opportunity
Near-term compliance deadlines and an FY 2027 budget with increased software licensing allocations create a timely window for investment. Conditional grant funding through TRUE and NSF ATE may offset training-related costs, supporting a fiscally responsible path to stronger access security.