“University of California Vice President for Technology Van Williams engaged Deloitte Consulting LLP earlier this year to conduct a systemwide assessment of the current technology landscape across the UC system. The purpose is to analyze strengths and opportunities, and to develop recommendations for how the systemwide IT function can become an even stronger partner to the UC community and mission.
“Launched in April, this project will help UC develop strategic priorities for IT collaboration and a future road map of prioritized IT opportunities. More information about the assessment, including a list of stakeholder interviews, is available on the project website.
“The first phase runs through June and involves a large number of interviews with key stakeholders from the UC locations and UCOP. The interviews are critical to the success of the project and provide essential input and perspectives from UC personnel.
“Williams also is providing an opportunity for tech staff across UC to provide input into the assessment. If you are interested in contributing your perspective, please complete the survey by May 31. Thank you in advance for participating in this important endeavor.”
The assessment was explained in more detail in a news release from the UC Office of the President.
“The assessment is being kicked off with a large number of interviews with stakeholders and stakeholder groups from the UC campuses, academic medical centers, national labs, and UCOP,” the news release said. “Identified stakeholders will represent technology, finance, faculty, student affairs, research, health, security, privacy, legal, library, procurement, and many additional areas. In addition, a survey will be distributed via CIOs and the UC IT Blog for any member of the UC technology community to complete and contribute perspectives and ideas.”
The news release also links to what UC refers to as “expected outcomes,” including:
- Better prepared for the digital age
- More deeply aligned with location and system goals
- Better positioned to support cybersecurity
- More effective at collaborating across locations and functions
