The purpose of the Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC) is to create a forum through which faculty members can advise the VP-IST on faculty IT needs, and to provide a sounding board for services, projects, and policies the VP-IST is considering. In providing that advice and commentary, faculty insights into the needs and views of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students will also be valuable. The scope of the committee is necessarily restricted to centrally provided services.
The committee will work at the level of broad issues that have the potential to affect multiple faculty members. Existing escalation paths through the IST help desk should be used for individual issues.
ITAC reports through the VP-IST to the Information Technology Enterprise Committee (ITEC).
Faculty members have a voice and are consulted on matters related to central IT.
Constructive feedback about, and development paths for, existing centrally provided services and policies are highlighted to the VP-IST.
Discussion and feedback on proposed new central IT services or policies are solicited from faculty members sufficiently in advance for adjustments and changes to be made.
Effective institutional decision-making by facilitating an open and collaborative approach to discussing and addressing IT issues facing faculty members.
Members are chosen by the Vice - Provost Information Services & Technology and are invited to serve for three years.
Internal or external persons may be invited to attend meetings to provide advice and assistance, when necessary. Such persons are not eligible to vote on committee matters.
A quorum for the committee meeting is defined as 50% of the membership, plus one.
This committee will meet as required, but not less than three times per year. Committee members cannot delegate their role.
Agendas and associated documentation will be prepared and distributed by the office of the Chair five working days prior to the meeting. The draft minutes and action items of each meeting will be prepared and circulated by the office of the Chair to all committee members following the meeting.
The Terms of Reference will be reviewed at least every three years by the voting members, and revisions to the terms above must be approved by ITEC.