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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Safety & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The institution's Emergency Operations Plan has not been updated since 2019, with no dedicated Emergency Management Coordinator, no documented HSEEP-style exercises, and a fragmented mass notification system lacking performance testing. Clery Act mandates require current, actionable emergency documentation, leaving the institution exposed to compliance and safety risk.
The opportunity
A healthy budget environment—supported by recent capital approvals and a technology access fee increase—provides financial capacity to act within the current planning cycle. Addressing this gap now reduces Clery Act liability, strengthens campus safety outcomes, and leverages confirmed cooperative purchasing memberships for an efficient procurement path.
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Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Clery Act Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The institution's emergency notification infrastructure relies on fragmented, untested channels with no documented performance validation, creating measurable gaps in reliability and campus-wide reach. This directly conflicts with Clery Act emergency notification requirements and elevates operational and compliance risk for students, staff, and the broader campus community.
The opportunity
Consolidating notification channels now addresses an active Clery Act compliance gap and aligns with FY 2026–27 technology budget approvals and a recently approved technology access fee increase. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in place enable a streamlined acquisition path, reducing procurement timelines and supporting responsible stewardship of public funds.
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Discuss this project →Endpoint Device Standardization & Management
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
An active systemwide RFI for endpoint device standardization is underway with a hard deadline of August 5, 2026, signaling an urgent evaluation cycle. Without a unified endpoint management strategy, institutions face inconsistent security posture, increased operational risk, and gaps in device visibility across campuses.
The opportunity
The RFI deadline coincides with FY 2026–27 technology budget approvals, creating a narrow window to align procurement with funded planning cycles. A planned capital expansion is expected to grow the endpoint footprint, making standardization now a cost-effective, scalable investment eligible through cooperative purchasing vehicles.
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Discuss this project →Close the Web Accessibility Compliance Gap
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Tennessee Board of Regents policy requires WCAG 2.1 conformance, yet no documented conformance statement exists for the institution — creating a measurable gap between policy obligation and practice. This exposes the institution to compliance risk and limits equitable digital access for students and the public.
The opportunity
Website accessibility is already an active institutional strategic priority, and a recently approved technology access fee increase signals available funding for campus technology improvements. Addressing this gap now aligns with the upcoming fiscal cycle and cooperative purchasing options that streamline procurement.
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