Building Trust
Through Governance
At The University of Texas at Austin, IT Governance connects our community to make technology decisions that are transparent, collaborative, and mission-driven.
Executive Governance Committee
- President
- Provost
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
CIO Advisory Council
- Strategic advisory body to the CIO
- Technology strategies & investments
- Stakeholder transparency & communication
- Innovation & operational efficiency
ETEC: Strategic Governance
The Enterprise Technology Executive Committee (ETEC) serves as the strategic governance body responsible for alignment with strategic goals, budget, and operations. By evaluating, prioritizing, and overseeing major projects, ETEC optimizes resource use and maximizes institutional impact.
Executive Governance Committee
Members
Overview
- Meet quarterly with a specific annual cadence
- Review campus-wide requests, assist with prioritization, and review of proposed major programs
- Focused on projects that are $500K+ in estimated cost and have a significant impact on the University
Strategic Advisory to the CIO
The CIO Advisory Council serves as a strategic advisory body to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the University of Texas Enterprise Technology. The Council provides insight, feedback, and guidance on major technology initiatives, priorities, and policies that impact the university's academic, research, and administrative missions.
The Council's charge is to:
- Advise the CIO on enterprise technology strategies, investments, and emerging trends that advance the university's digital transformation goals
- Provide input on major technology projects, service delivery models, and governance processes to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and user needs
- Facilitate communication between Enterprise Technology and campus stakeholders to promote transparency, collaboration, and shared understanding of technology decisions and their impact
- Identify opportunities to enhance innovation, operational efficiency, and the overall technology experience across the university community
- Support strategic planning by providing a diverse perspective on current challenges and future opportunities in technology
Action Plan
ETEC follows a structured annual cadence to evaluate, prioritize, and approve major technology programs and investments across the university.
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Strategic & Operational Councils
Two tiers of governance groups — strategic and operational — connect Enterprise Technology with campus partners to align decisions with institutional priorities.
Strategic IT Governance Groups
Student Systems Experience Council
SSECThe SSEC is tasked with strategically engaging stakeholders across University campus to help create, maintain, and implement an evergreen roadmap to enhance the student systems ecosystem. Our goal is to further the planning, implementation, and evaluation of student systems, enhance the quality and efficiency of student programs and services, and support the strategic goals and objectives of the University.
The advisory scope of the SSEC covers:
- Ongoing review of the overall student system with recommendations to invest in, manage, or plan to replace each piece
- Identification and recommendations for student system projects and initiatives
- Review and monitoring of student system policies, standards, and procedures
- Coordination, integration, and alignment of student systems across different departments and units
- Assessment, improvement, and innovation of student systems performance, functionality, and usability
- Central oversight of other campus committees and workgroups focused on improvements to student systems and processes
Operational IT Governance Groups
IT Leadership Council
ITLCThe IT Leadership Council (ITLC) at the University of Texas at Austin promotes and participates in collaborative campus decision-making focused on design and implementation of IT strategies essential to the University's mission.
Examples of ongoing work include:
- Central endpoint management adoption and improvements
- Campus network modernization engagement
- Information security and risk assessment process improvements
- Incident management platform adoption and improvements
Business and Administrative IT Leadership Council
BAITLCThe BAITLC provides strategic guidance and collective stewardship for enterprise and mission-critical IT supporting University business objectives.
Initial charge includes:
- Shaping long-range technology planning, innovation, and operational excellence
- Advising on standards, infrastructure, and enterprise IT services
- Anticipating technology trends and evaluating their campus-wide impact
- Ensuring oversight and accountability for both aging and emerging technologies
- Developing IT talent and leadership across the institution
- Driving collaboration among business and administrative IT units
- Fostering a strong campus IT community
Participate in IT Governance
Submit a Program Request
Have a major technology initiative? Submit a program request for ETEC review during the annual governance cycle.
Submit a request →Join a Council
Campus partners and IT professionals can participate in governance groups including SSEC, ITLC, and BAITLC.
Learn how to participate →Contact the CIO Office
Questions about IT governance, decision rights, or the CIO Advisory Council? Reach out to the Office of the CIO directly.
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