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Campus Emergency Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
Welch College currently relies on a fragmented mix of text and email alerts with no unified mass notification platform and no current Emergency Operations Plan. A recent winter storm exposed critical resilience gaps, including backup power failure, elevating risk to student and staff safety during emergencies.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program offers a near-term funding window closing in August 2026, for which the college is an eligible applicant, reducing local cost burden. Acting now aligns with an active institutional priority and addresses documented preparedness gaps before the next severe weather season.
FY 2026 NSGP
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The college lacks a publicly documented Emergency Operations Plan, leaving students, staff, and operations exposed to unmitigated risk. A recent winter storm revealed critical infrastructure gaps—including absent backup power—underscoring the urgency of formalizing emergency response protocols before the next incident.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program deadline in August 2026 provides a defined funding window to address preparedness gaps with limited local match required. Acting now aligns with institutional leadership transitions, supports compliance readiness, and strengthens campus resilience before the next fiscal cycle closes.
FY 2026 NSGP
Discuss this project →Strengthening Campus Credential Security and Cyber Hygiene
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
No centralized password management solution has been identified at the institution, creating a measurable gap in credential security hygiene. Without controls in place, the college faces elevated cybersecurity compliance risk that could expose sensitive student, staff, and institutional data.
The opportunity
An administrative transition in early 2026 and new executive leadership create a timely opening to evaluate and adopt foundational security controls with no incumbent solution to displace. The FY 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program, with an August 2026 deadline, offers a secondary funding pathway that may offset implementation costs.
FY 2026 NSGP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
Welch College lacks a published WCAG conformance statement, signaling unresolved website accessibility gaps that expose the institution to legal liability and reputational risk. Without remediation, students, staff, and community members with disabilities face barriers to essential digital services and information.
The opportunity
Ongoing administrative restructuring and leadership transitions in early 2026 create a timely opening to prioritize digital accessibility as part of broader institutional re-evaluation. Addressing WCAG compliance now reduces legal exposure, advances equity, and positions the college ahead of potential enforcement action.