IT Strategic Planning Phases

Completed phase

Analyze phase

Gather inputs from a variety of sources including focus groups, survey submissions, institutional information, reviews of peer institutions and external reviews such as EDUCAUSE reports.

Completed phase

Design phase

Identify and develop our mission and vision, goals and values, significant investments in the next 10-15 years and risks and roadblocks.

Current phase

Build phase

Identify and document programs and projects, roadmaps, objectives and key results, portfolios and services.

Future phase

Implement phase

Implement the IT strategic plan and review and modify in an effort to continuously improve IT at Illinois.

Next campus engagement – Build phase

Engagement opportunities will be presented when identified.

Previous engagement opportunities

Analyze phase

Focus groups

Throughout September and October the IT strategic planning teams and consultants will meet with stakeholder focus groups to gather feedback to inform the development of the IT strategic plan. Additional focus groups will be identified and scheduled in the coming months. Initial focus groups concentrate on these areas:

  • Academic leadership: Council of Deans
  • Data stewards
  • Faculty
  • Foundations
  • IT Council
  • IT leadership
  • Office of the Chancellor
  • Office of the CIO cabinet
  • Provost’s strategy team
  • Public engagement
  • Research
  • Strategic initiatives
  • Student affairs
  • Students
  • University advancement
  • University business functions
  • University human resources functions

Survey

In early October, students, faculty and staff will be invited to provide their input and perspectives about our technology capabilities and services through a campuswide survey. The goal of the survey is to collect student, faculty, researcher, and staff perspectives on how IT services support the Illinois mission and the Boldy Illinois 2030 Strategic Framework, as well as how we meet current and future technology needs.

Design phase

The IT strategic planning team analyzed data from inputs (focus groups, a survey, peer institutions and EDUCAUSE) to identify themes and trends. During this phase, strategic planning team members reviewed and adjusted plan drafts.

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