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Fleet Safety Compliance & Operations Modernization
Fleet Management · Higher Education Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A 2024 fleet audit identified 173 educational vehicles outside the recognized fleet, manual controls for drivers, accidents, maintenance, and fuel, and unconfirmed safety technology deployment. These gaps create unquantified financial liability and must be remediated under Texas Education Code requirements by January 31, 2025.
The opportunity
Corrective action deadlines and an active $486,023 Professional Driving Academy grant create immediate funding and compliance urgency. A planned FY2027 budget increase and open Fleet Coordinator position signal institutional readiness to act within the current cycle.
Professional Driving Academy Grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
TSTC faces an active ADA Title II mandate requiring WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance by April 26, 2027, with a concurrent digital-agency RFP for website modernization already in progress. Failure to meet compliance deadlines exposes the institution to legal and operational risk while limiting equitable access to digital services for students and staff.
The opportunity
The convergence of an active procurement window and a defined WCAG compliance deadline creates a clear, time-bound opportunity to act. Funding is budget-approved, and instructional software grants such as the TRUE Grant Program and TIME Grant may offer additional support. Advancing this initiative now ensures compliance, reduces liability, and improves equitable digital access ahead of the fiscal cycle.
TRUE Grant Program
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Audit Remediation and Strengthening Program
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A recent cybersecurity audit identified active vulnerabilities including phishing exposure, open ports, and physical security gaps, with remediation deadlines in January 2026. Despite a mature cloud environment and an existing privileged access management solution, unresolved findings elevate institutional risk and compliance exposure for students, staff, and operations.
The opportunity
January 2026 remediation deadlines create immediate urgency, and a budget-approved multi-year cybersecurity initiative—supported by a 6.2% FY2027 operating budget increase and over $1.2M in annual IT spend—provides strong funding capacity. Acting within the current fiscal cycle closes audit gaps, reduces liability, and advances a funded strategic priority.
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Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Higher Education Compliance
High Priority
About this project
TSTC has identified critical emergency preparedness gaps, including an unverified EOP review cycle, undocumented internal exercise findings, and unestablished enrollment coverage and renewal timing for its incumbent mass notification system. Texas Education Code §51.217 mandates a current multihazard EOP, creating direct compliance exposure.
The opportunity
Active regulatory mandates and an uncertain incumbent notification contract create near-term urgency to act within the current planning cycle. TSTC's expanding FY2027 operating budget and approved capital projects provide funding capacity to close preparedness gaps and reduce institutional liability.
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Discuss this project →Endpoint Lifecycle Refresh and Contract Transition Planning
IT Modernization · Higher Education Technology
High Priority
About this project
TSTC faces defined contract expirations in 2026 across core enterprise systems, creating immediate decision windows for endpoint and infrastructure refresh. Delayed action risks service continuity gaps, unsupported systems, and compounding deferred maintenance costs across campuses.
The opportunity
A proposed FY2027 budget increase of 6.2% and 13 funded capital projects signal strong institutional readiness to invest. Acting within the current planning cycle allows TSTC to align refresh decisions with approved funding and avoid costly emergency procurement or service disruptions.
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Discuss this project →Privileged Access & Identity Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
Recent cybersecurity audit findings at TSTC identified phishing vulnerabilities and access control gaps, with remediation deadlines in January 2026. The current privileged access management environment requires modernization to meet active institutional security mandates and reduce exposure to unauthorized access risks.
The opportunity
January 2026 audit remediation deadlines create immediate procurement urgency, and TSTC's expanded FY2027 budget and $1.2M+ IT spend signal strong organizational readiness. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance risk, strengthens institutional security posture, and aligns with the institution's multi-year cybersecurity strengthening program.
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