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Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Texas Tech University faces a hard WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 2026, with a large backlog of non-compliant PDFs and digital content creating significant legal and regulatory exposure. An active campus-wide remediation program is underway, but the volume of outstanding content strains existing infrastructure and staff capacity.
The opportunity
With a firm compliance deadline approaching and $1.75M in budgeted ADA support alongside a $10M software spend increase, financial capacity and urgency are both confirmed. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces legal risk, advances equitable access for students and staff, and aligns with established cooperative procurement pathways.
E&I Cooperative Services
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Identity Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Texas Tech has active compliance mandates for password security and MFA modernization, with identified gaps in endpoint protection and IT management coverage. The establishment of a Critical Infrastructure Security Institute signals a major institutional commitment to closing these gaps and reducing exposure across campus systems.
The opportunity
A confirmed $149 million cybersecurity grant provides substantial, dedicated funding for infrastructure and identity security enhancements. A new CIO and increased IT and campus safety budgets create an immediate window to advance modernization priorities aligned with the current fiscal cycle.
$149M Cybersecurity Grant
Discuss this project →Emergency Management Plan Review & Communication Optimization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The university's annual Emergency Management Plan review is due September 2026, with documented gaps in notification timing and staff reachability exposed during a swatting incident and power outage events. Declining voice call enrollment further undermines reliable mass communication, elevating campus safety and compliance risk.
The opportunity
A $24M disaster-preparedness grant provides direct funding for emergency management improvements, aligning with the September 2026 compliance deadline. Addressing notification gaps now strengthens campus-wide response readiness and supports responsible stewardship of available public safety funds.
$24M Disaster-Preparedness Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Modernization and Telematics Expansion
Fleet & Transportation Safety · Campus Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
Texas Tech's self-funded auto-liability program faces unmitigated risks including collision liability, driver-behavior concerns for 15-passenger vans, and maintenance reporting gaps. Current reliance on a manual fleet database limits real-time visibility and evidence capture, increasing institutional exposure.
The opportunity
A federal Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Research Program grant aligns with telematics and AI-assisted video capabilities, offering a funded pathway for early-stage expansion. Acting within the current grant window supports preventive safety outcomes and strengthens the institution's liability posture ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
Bus Safety, Accessibility, Innovation Research Program
Discuss this project →IT Management & Endpoint Modernization Under New CIO Leadership
IT Modernization · Endpoint Security
High Priority
About this project
The university is reassessing its IT management and endpoint security environment under newly appointed CIO leadership, with an active RFP for technology and business process consulting closing September 2026. Incumbent solutions face displacement risk as institutional priorities shift and IT and software budgets have grown by over $12M.
The opportunity
A new CIO mandate, an open procurement window closing September 2026, and significant targeted budget increases signal strong institutional readiness to invest in upgraded IT capabilities. Acting within this cycle aligns with active planning timelines and positions the institution to modernize operations before the next fiscal year.
E&I Cooperative Services
Discuss this project →AI & Emerging Technology Strategy Modernization
IT Modernization · Emerging Technology Governance
High Priority
About this project
A newly appointed CIO has formally assumed an expanded role overseeing AI and Quantum Computing, signaling an institutional commitment to emerging technology adoption. Without a defined strategy, procurement requirements across multiple domains risk becoming fragmented, misaligned, or duplicative—undermining stewardship of public funds.
The opportunity
New leadership creates a near-term window to shape technology priorities before frameworks and procurement paths are established. Significant increases in IT and software budgets, combined with available grant funding, provide the financial foundation to advance emerging technology initiatives within the current fiscal cycle.
E&I Cooperative Services
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