CSU System IT Alignment
The Colorado State University System has embarked on an ambitious IT Alignment initiative aimed at streamlining and standardizing IT operations across campuses with the goal of providing a seamless user experience for students, faculty, and staff throughout the university system.
The IT Alignment brings central IT teams from CSU in Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo, CSU Spur and the CSU System Office into a single organizational structure. As of July 1, 2023 this combined workforce of more than 160 IT professionals is working together to support the unique needs of each campus.
The CSU System IT Alignment will be an ongoing endeavor, with the goal of making substantial progress by Fall 2024 through a variety of strategic initiatives. Visit IT Alignment: Project Portfolio for more information.
Introducing IT Alignment for the CSU System
Colorado State University System Chancellor Tony Frank and Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration & Government Relations/Chief Financial Officer Henry Sobanet provide the background for the CSU System IT Alignment initiative and how this work will result in a more efficient and effective IT operation overall.
Alignment Phase 1 Results
Strategic Themes
The alignment will leverage five strategic themes that were produced by a cross-campus advisory committee. The Division of IT’s value of Simplicity will also serve as a strategic theme, and, together, these six will serve as the foundation of the 18-month implementation plan.
The work planned in these areas will significantly enhance our ability to provide exceptional academic experiences, foster sustainable financial practices, cultivate a strong IT workforce, and ensure expectations of students, faculty, and staff across the CSU System are met.
Financial Sustainability
Optimize the allocation of financial resources and adopt sustainable funding strategies
Governance, Policy, Process
Implement consistent, standardized, and well-documented policies for IT services and workflows across the CSU System
IT Workforce
Align campus IT divisions as one team, geographically distributed, supporting the unique needs of each campus
Simplicity
Champion bold transformation by adopting the pillars of simplicity: stability, predictability, modularity, and reliability
Technology Architecture
Adopt common platforms and best practices for ease of use and reinvestment opportunities
User Experience
Deliver a consistent user experience through unified communications and standardized processes
