Through strengthening organizational policies, practices and staffing structures related to information technology, Brown has the opportunity to benefit employees and the overall organization.
The goal is to create clearer career pathways and more opportunities for professional development. As a result, the University community will benefit from the highly skilled IT workforce more equitably and effectively.
The Information Technology Work Group is charged with centralizing operations and transactions in “centers of excellence” focused on specific areas, such as cybersecurity and technology, while still ensuring a high level of service and consistency for departments across the University.
With regard to creating centers of excellence, in spring 2021 the Office of Information Technology began to implement the centralization of operations focused on server and endpoint management and cybersecurity for departments where there were opportunities as a result of vacancies. With the support of department leaders, over time this work could result in an estimated consolidation of over 30 staff positions across 16 departments.