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
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.
Mobile Credential Project
The Mobile Credential Project is a key initiative aimed at implementing a secure, centralized digital identification system accessible via mobile devices across campus. This project is designed to improve user experience, strengthen security protocols, and streamline access to campus resources. The team launched the discovery initiative to gather requirements from different departments involved in the process. The team will continue to coordinate and verify the gathered requirements. It will be used to find the best platform that will address the needs of the campus.
Space Scheduling Discovery Project
The Space Scheduling Discovery Project is a UND University IT initiative focused on transforming how campus spaces are reserved and managed. Building on earlier evaluations of scheduling tools, this project aims to modernize UND’s approach by mapping current processes, gathering campuswide requirements, and identifying what UND truly needs in a future solution.
By creating a unified understanding of workflows and stakeholder needs, the project will pave the way for a more efficient, integrated, and user‑friendly space scheduling platform. This work supports UND’s commitment to improving service delivery, reducing administrative complexity, and enhancing the campus experience for students, faculty, and staff.