IT Advisory Committee

Charge and Membership

Committee Charge and Mission Statement

Western Washington University’s (WWU) Information Technology is an institution-wide function and critical asset to the university. As such, it is imperative to have an advisory structure that spans across the university in order to achieve university goals. The WWU IT Advisory Committee (ITAC) will provide the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with timely input on IT planning, policies and project portfolio. ITAC meeting minutes will be available via the Information Technology Services (ITS) website.

Committee Goals

  • Provide input on the development of policies to maximize the responsible use of information technology as it relates to WWU’s needs and strategic plan.
  • Advise the CIO on IT planning, maintenance and investments.
  • Recommend and communicate priorities, commitments, and expectations to drive projects through to completion. Specific communication should be developed for the Vice Presidents and university community.
  • Support adopted IT plans, projects, policies, and standards.

Membership

  • Dean, University Libraries
  • Assistant Vice President, Strategy, Management & Budget (Business and Financial Affairs)
  • Director, Faculty Relations (Academic Affairs)
  • Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management; Interim Registrar (Enrollment and Student Services)
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Associate Vice President for Human Resources (Business and Financial Affairs)
  • Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services (University Advancement)
  • Associate Director of Financial Aid (Enrollment and Student Services)
  • Director, Web Communication Technologies (University Relations and Marketing)
  • Academic Technology Committee (ATC) Chair (Faculty Senate)
  • Student Technology Fee (STF) Committee Chair (AS Senate President)
  • Graduate Student Representative

Logistics

  • Quarterly Meetings (Four monthly meetings may be needed initially.)
  • Members are expected to attend all meetings. Substitutions on the committee are not permitted.