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IT Projects

IT Projects

Implementing UF IT Governance

The creation of a new IT governance structure was recommended by the 2009 Information Technology Action Planning Committee. This was accepted by the President by the President of the University and by the Board of Trustees. This new governance structure will draw from the existing governance structure and ensure widely inclusive participation to assist UF leadership in making informed decision making.

Creating UF Information Security and Compliance

The creation of a new IT Security and Compliance Unit was recommended by the 2009 Information Technology Action Planning Committee. This was accepted by the President by the President of the University and by the Board of Trustees.

East Campus Data Center Construction

This project comprises the construction of a new data center, consisting of a net 5,000 square-feet of “Tier 3” space (redundantly powered/cooled, concurrently maintainable) for Enterprise Systems and other mission-critical computing operations infrastructure.

Course Management System Conversion to Sakai

In April 2009 the CMS Review Committee, after extensive evaluation and testing, recommended UF adopt Sakai to replace the current Backboard WebCT Vista software.

Provost E-Learning Initiative

This initiative focuses on improving the quality of learning and reducing the cost of instruction. It consists of the creation of exemplary fully on-line courses that improve learning outcomes, address large enrollment needs, general education requirements and other needs at UF.

Green Computing

University endeavors to do no harm and curtail impacts on the environment, locally, regionally and globally. The University seeks to manage its Information Technology resources in ways consistent with those guiding principles and our mission imperative activity in teaching, research and service.

Enterprise Project List

UF IT maintains a list of enterprise scale projects. The reports below include the full list and sub-lists filtered by specific values of certain data elements. This list is updated on a two week schedule, and is current through November 10, 2009.