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Purpose

The purpose of the IS Advisory Council is to provide non-binding strategic advice to UMKC’s IS leadership on technology related matters including computing, networking, voice, Ideal Learning Environments, enterprise and academic software, IS projects, initiatives and implementations. Additionally, this Council is designed to help leadership maximize the effectiveness of IT, minimize risk and align with the University’s strategic direction.


Objectives
  • Offer assurances to the University community that the institution’s approach to IS planning, investments, prioritization and risk management are inclusive, transparent and reflect best IS practices
  • Help improve the effectiveness of IS across the campus and mitigate risks
  • Ensure representative participation in IS planning and projects
  • Provide advice and identify issues on strategic and operational projects and implementations
  • Challenge current IS thinking with alternative technology approaches and creative solutions
  • Review and comment on IS policies and strategic direction
  • Help improve communication about IS initiatives that may impact IS
  • Provide advice regarding opportunities for leveraging technology, optimizing the use of resources and preventing unnecessary redundancy or non-sustainable service implementations
  • Help to align IS initiatives with the University’s mission, goals and priorities.

Memberships

The IS Advisory Council is comprised of the following:

  • The IS Operations Committee Chairs from each academic unit. This body includes three to four deans and/or associate deans, fiscal officers, faculty and staff.
  • Leadership from Administrative units
  • A student representative from the Student Government Association
Department Name
Bloch School of Management Arif Ahmed
School of Humanities and Social Sciences Beth Vonnahme
Conservatory of Music Diane Petrella
School of Biological Sciences Gerald Wyckoff
School of Computing & Engineering Brian Hare
School of Dentistry Bill Marse
School of Education Carolyn Barber
School of Law Ayyoub Ajmi
School of Medicine Paul Cuddy
School of Nursing Joy Roberts
School of Pharmacy Jeremy Hampton
University Libraries Buddy Pennington
Student Government Association Tim Nguyen
Human Resourses Leigh Kerwin 
School of Graduate Studies Jennifer Lundgren
Athletics Brandon Martin
Student Life  Chris Brown
CAFE Molly Mead
Student Success & Academic Assurance Doug Swink
Office of the Registrar Amy Cole
Planning, Analysis & Decision Support Keli Cox
International Programs & Support Joy Stevenson
Innovation Center Marie Meyers
Finance & Administration Karen Wilkerson
Campus Facilities Management Andrea DiRaimo
Campus Police John Sulzer
Research Services Mark Nichols
Strategic Marketing & Communications Alia Herrman
University Advancement Curt Crespino
UMKC Foundation Angela Machetta

Meetings

The IS Council will convene at least once each semester. Information Services will coordinate times and dates as well as the agenda for these meetings. Meeting notes and materials will be posted to the IS website.