Initiatives
Driving UND's Digital Future: CIO Strategic Initiatives.
At the University of North Dakota, technology is more than infrastructure - it's a driver of innovation, accessibility, and student success. Under the leadership of University IT (UIT), the following initiatives are shaping UND's digital transformation and ensuring campus community is equipped for the future.
Software Inventory
The Software Inventory Project is a strategic initiative to establish a centralized, governed inventory of all software and applications used across campus. With a focus on improving legal compliance, reducing cybersecurity risks, and enhancing operational efficiency, the first phase of the project will focus on software installed on devices for compliance, streamline software procurement, eliminate redundant tools, and ensure institutional data is secure and properly managed. The second phase of the project will focus on cloud solutions and software hosted at UND. By creating a unified system of record, UND will gain critical visibility into its digital ecosystem—supporting better change management, cost savings, and compliance.
Digital Accessibility
UIT is actively working toward improving digital accessibility across campus platforms. Part of that commitment is — was — and will continue to be making our information technology and digital content accessible for all.
UND Digital Storage Solutions Discovery
With the growing impact of digitization, rising data storage expenses, and ever-present cybersecurity threats, efficient and effective data and file storage management are crucial to support academic, research, and administrative activities. This discovery project aims to identify and analyze the data and file storage needs of faculty and staff at UND. By understanding the current usage patterns, challenges, and requirements, we aim to develop a comprehensive strategy for optimizing data storage and enhancing user experience.