Software Management Improvement
This project will evaluate opportunities for enhancing the value of software applications, improve the process for acquiring, and enhance management of these resources – make recommendations for improvement.
Key Contact: Ginger Breon
What strategic pillars does it support?
- Teaching
- Research
- Outreach
- Operational Excellence & Innovation
- Culture of Belonging
Why is it important?
Working Group Charge:
- Identify cross-over cost saving opportunities between the campus and Medical Center
- Simplify the process – streamline the process for software purchase
- Improve user experience by maintaining a software list of software that has already been purchased or reviewed/not purchased
- Identify standard language to simplify contract negotiations for low-risk purchases.
Who will benefit?
Faculty, students, and staff
What is the timeline?
- 07/24/2023 - Start committee
- 12/31/2023 - Recommendation presented
Who are our partners and sponsors?
Business and Finance, WMC, colleges, OHTech
What other OTDI groups will be needed?
- CISO (Nagle)
- Research Technology and Infrastructure (Breon)
How will success be measured?
- Complete recommendation of findings to improve software management
