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Web & Digital Accessibility Compliance Modernization
Digital Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Western Michigan University faces a hard April 2027 deadline to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA and ADA Title II compliance across its digital properties. Existing gaps create legal exposure and reputational risk, with fiscal-year-end pressures and a new budget model launching July 2026 compressing the available procurement window.
The opportunity
Fiscal year-end deadlines and an upcoming budget cycle create a near-term window to authorize and deploy compliant solutions before procurement timelines tighten further. Cooperative purchasing agreements are confirmed and available, reducing barriers and supporting responsible stewardship of public institutional funds.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Identity Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
WMU operates fragmented credential management across its environment, with multiple tools in use but no unified enterprise standard, creating inconsistent enforcement of password controls and two-factor authentication. Active cybersecurity mandates and CIS control requirements elevate compliance and operational risk across the institution.
The opportunity
Fiscal year-end (June 30) and a July 2026 budget model transition create a near-term procurement window aligned with active IT modernization priorities. Consolidating identity management now reduces compliance exposure, supports audit readiness, and positions the institution to leverage cooperative purchasing agreements already in place.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Emergency Management Program Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
WMU's Emergency Action Guidelines are approximately 10 years old, no named Emergency Management Coordinator is publicly identified, and past incidents have exposed gaps in off-campus notification. These conditions create measurable institutional risk for students, staff, and the surrounding community.
The opportunity
Federal emergency management grant programs—including hazard mitigation and preparedness funding streams—are aligned to address exactly these gaps. Incoming university leadership and upcoming fiscal deadlines create a timely window to act, reduce liability exposure, and restore program continuity.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Risk & Liability Management
High Priority
About this project
WMU self-insures for auto liability and carries high recommended limits for charter and shuttle operations, yet lacks documented telematics or dashcam deployment across its fleet. This gap leaves the institution exposed to disputed claims and rising self-insurance costs without data to support incident response or risk mitigation.
The opportunity
The self-insurance model creates a direct, measurable ROI case for fleet telematics investment, and cooperative purchasing agreements are confirmed and available to streamline procurement. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns with budget planning timelines and positions the institution to reduce liability exposure and improve operational accountability.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Modernizing Endpoint Management for Campus IT Operations
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Western Michigan University's IT modernization strategy includes endpoint management as a core component of its broader cybersecurity and infrastructure program. With $14.75M in annual IT spend, the scale and complexity of the environment risk outpacing current endpoint visibility and management capabilities, elevating operational and security exposure.
The opportunity
Fiscal year-end (June 30) and a new budget model launching July 2026 create near-term procurement decision points aligned with institutional planning cycles. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in place reduce procurement friction, and cybersecurity modernization investments may qualify for state or federal funding support.
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