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EOP Review & Campus Safety Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
TSTC's Emergency Operations Plan is overdue for review, its current EOP is unidentifiable, and mass-notification contract coverage remains unconfirmed — leaving campuses exposed following recent flood and fire incidents. Clery Act obligations and pending safety/security audit mandates create direct compliance pressure with operational consequences across all TSTC locations.
The opportunity
New centralized campus police leadership signals an institutional readiness to standardize public safety systems, and FY2026 budget line items confirm active investment in this area. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in place streamline procurement, and this project aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle to close critical preparedness and compliance gaps.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Governance & GPS Tracking Modernization
Fleet Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A September 2024 fleet audit identified critical gaps in driver controls, accident processes, GPS tracking, and fuel monitoring — with 173 educational vehicles operating outside standard fleet controls, representing elevated institutional risk. Police vehicles across campuses also lack integrated GPS and mobile data terminal capabilities, compounding safety and oversight concerns.
The opportunity
Audit findings create documented urgency for corrective action, and fleet modernization is already named as a strategic initiative with a dedicated FY2026 budget line item. A recently closed CDL Fleet Safety System RFP signals active procurement readiness, and cooperative purchasing agreements provide a streamlined, compliant path to implementation.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility Compliance Modernization for Higher Education
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
TSTC faces a firm WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2027, across all digital properties, with institution-wide digital accessibility listed as an active strategic initiative. Failure to comply elevates legal, reputational, and equity risk for students and staff relying on accessible digital services.
The opportunity
The fixed 2027 deadline creates a defined procurement window, and TSTC's strong FY2027 budget outlook and cooperative purchasing agreements support timely action. Advancing accessibility improvements now aligns with executive strategic priorities and ensures equitable digital access for all students and stakeholders.
E&I Cooperative Services
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Identity Management Compliance Modernization
Cybersecurity & Identity Management · IT Compliance & Risk
High Priority
About this project
TSTC operates under Texas Administrative Code and Clery Act cybersecurity mandates while facing the expiration of critical software contracts by September 30, 2026. An aging identity management deployment and intersecting cloud infrastructure and equipment refresh initiatives elevate both compliance and operational continuity risk across campuses.
The opportunity
The September 2026 contract deadline creates a defined window to modernize identity and endpoint management ahead of fiscal year transitions, and the TRUE Grant Program (2026–28) explicitly identifies cybersecurity training software and equipment as eligible expenses. Acting now aligns procurement with active strategic initiatives and available funding pathways, reducing audit exposure and strengthening institutional security posture.
TRUE Grant Program 2026-28
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure & Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Higher Education Technology
High Priority
About this project
Expiring software license and content management support contracts—deadline September 30, 2026—require immediate renewal or replacement decisions to avoid operational disruption. Active hybrid cloud and institution-wide equipment refresh initiatives signal broad infrastructure modernization underway, elevating the urgency of coordinated endpoint and software lifecycle planning.
The opportunity
The September 2026 contract expiration creates a defined procurement window that aligns with current fiscal planning cycles and cooperative purchasing vehicles already in place. With a proposed FY2027 operating budget increase and substantial annual IT spend, the institution has the financial capacity to act decisively and reduce continuity risk.
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Discuss this project →Mass Notification Continuity & Campus Coverage Review
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
TSTC's existing mass notification system has unconfirmed contract renewal status and unclear coverage scope across campuses, creating continuity risk. Recent local incidents—including flood and fire events—without documented after-action findings underscore operational dependence on this system and the consequences of a service or coverage gap.
The opportunity
A new statewide police leadership appointment and an active emergency management and resilience planning initiative create favorable conditions for a comprehensive notification capability review now. With Clery Act and EOP compliance mandates in scope and cooperative purchasing vehicles available, TSTC can act efficiently within the current budget cycle.
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