Enterprise Application Committee
Utah Valley University
November 3, 2009
Attendees: Ray Walker, Vickie Walker, Robynn Kirkham, Doug Warner, Tom Rasmussen,
Mohammad El Saidi
Discussion on IT Strategic Plan: Earlier this week Ray emailed out the Summary of IT
Goals with instruction to review and come prepared to discuss goals for IT and the data
steward’s areas. Ray briefly reviewed the document explaining the new term Infostructure. The
group reviewed the document with the following changes.
Section II Item B: Create reporting functionality for the Banner System.
Discussion took place on Section II Item D regarding the need for functional accurate websites.
Tom’s area is really spearheading an effort for a position in PBA for this function. There needs
to be someone to “police” the UVU website for outdated and inaccurate information.
Section II Item E: Needs to be removed as it is complete.
Skipped Sections III, IV & V
Discussion moved to Proposed Strategic Initiatives for November 2009. The document included
examples of projects that would be influenced by PBA. Item number four, explore and
implement Web 2.0 Technologies, is a WAC project. Another project for WAC is the security
position for the web pages as listed above. IT has a goal of the Banner security audit. Ray also
mentioned the readability of the information that comes out of Banner. This is addressed in
priority number ten with a “QuickBooks” type of budget report. This would be a drill down
report that would encompass all expenses within a budget. Doug would really like to have the
salaries encumbered. Other possible goals are Wimba Video Conferencing, TouchNet
MarketPlace implementation, Non-credit registration for all campus departments, & an improved
new/Time entry system. The Non-credit registration system is in progress.
The group moved discussion to individual area priorities. For Academics smart classrooms are a
priority. They are also looking an ePortfolio system for students. IT is currently working on the
Faculty Load reporting. They are also looking into the virtual lab environment. In Doug’s area
it is mostly the reporting issues. There is also the issue of cash handling procedures on campus
with regards to ticket sales. The PCI issues are currently being handled. In Tom’s area they are
working on the transfer of microfiche. That is their top priority. From an IT standpoint they are
looking for the projects listed above.
Discussion took place as to what IT can do assist different areas. The response was for more
programmers to get the projects completed.