Enterprise Systems Advisory Committee

The Enterprise Systems Advisory Committee (ESAC) advises the CIO on IT matters related to enterprise information systems issues. Examples of responsibilities: review and recommend related IT standards, guidelines and policies; review, oversee and establish priorities for all administrative systems projects; coordinate among client departments competing for limited IT resources; help ITS maintain the architectural consistency of administrative systems; advise ITS on the opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies using technology; document and review system proposals, and coordinate the reports from the technical teams and work groups.

ESAC Agendas and Minutes
ESAC Project Forms

Charge

The Enterprise Systems Advisory Committee advises the CIO on IT matters related to enterprise information systems issues. Examples of responsibilities: review and recommend related IT standards, guidelines and policies; review, oversee and establish priorities for all administrative systems projects; coordinate among client departments competing for limited IT resources; help ITS maintain the architectural consistency of administrative systems; advise ITS on the opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies using technology; document and review system proposals, and coordinate the reports from the technical teams and work groups.

Composition

Team leaders from the core Spectrum modules (Finance, HR, Student, Advancement); AVP level / key principals from administrative and academic divisions; Faculty / Staff Senate representatives and ITS staff (Ex-Officio members from the ITS Director's group). The CIO appoints the Chair for a two year term. In addition, there are five permanent committee members.

Member role

To provide input on behalf of constituents; to disseminate IT related information; to assist in implementing IT policy and procedures; review and prioritize proposals from all university departments for IT systems, services and support; to make recommendations with a University perspective. The committee meets bi-weekly, (or as needed) throughout the year.

Advisory Path

Policy to the IT Policy & Planning Council; advisory to the CIO.