For more information on the A&M System and IT Governance and Collaboration framework, please contact the CIO of any member.
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Executive IT Council
Ensures alignment with the A&M System mission and acts as the definitive decision-making body for A&M System IT governance
Meets Semi-Annually
Strategic Technology Councils
Academic IT Governance
Academic Technology Council
Defines and recommends approaches to key academic technology issues and facilitates collaboration among members
Meets Quarterly
Administrative IT Governance
CIO Council
Defines and recommends approaches to key administrative technology issues and facilitates collaboration among members
Meets 3x Per Year
IT Shared Services Governance
A&M System IT Shared Services Council
Focuses on shared applications and services, ensuring they align with A&M System IT shared services strategy
Meets Semi-Annually
CATIE
Provides collaborative strategic direction, guidance and recommendations on technology-enriched teaching, learning and assessment initiatives
Meets Quarterly
Research Computing Council (inactive)
Coordinates research technologies and identifies collaboration opportunities across the A&M System
Meets Semi-Annually
Administrative Computing Council
Focuses on data and voice networks, data storage and administrative computing infrastructure
Meets 3x Per Year
Information Security Council
Provides overall leadership and direction for the A&M System information security program
Meets Monthly
Workday HCM Advisory Council
Maintains the integrity of the Workday application and provides cohesive functional and technical support to maintain and achieve improved processes and lower operating costs
Meets 4x Per Year
Maestro Steering Committee
Supports researchers and research administration
Meets 6x Per Year
Financial Systems Council
Provides guidance and recommendations for financial applications and other system-wide applications
Meets 3x Per Year
EIRA Council
Provides governance and oversight of EIR accessibility
Meets 4x Per Year
Security Operations Center Governance Board
Provides cybersecurity services to enhance the IT security position of A&M System members
Benefits
Benefits of A&M System IT Governance and Collaboration
Leverage Existing Solutions
- Reduce duplicative efforts and identify opportunities to leverage solutions that two or more members are using
Gain Access to Expertise & Lessons Learned
- Share insight, expertise and lessons learned from across the A&M System
Cut Costs
- Leverage economies of scale to cut project costs or set up a master contract with premium pricing
Purpose, Values & Responsibilities
A&M System IT Governance Purpose, Values and Responsibilities
The purpose of a collective IT governance and collaboration structure for the A&M System is to create an environment where consensus, collaboration and communication are possible between all A&M System members. IT governance helps engage stakeholders throughout the IT lifecycle, asking for input and sharing information with stakeholders and decision makers. The vision of IT governance for the A&M System is to ensure that transparency, accountability and stewardship are valued in every conversation and every action.
The Texas A&M University System IT Governance Framework is Responsible to:
- Establish and communicate a system-wide IT vision that supports institution and agency mission and goals
- Establish an efficient communication structure that enables effective coordination among members
- Establish policies and practices that at a minimum encourage effective IT across the system, while working with applicable state regulations
- Establish a minimum set of policies and practices to guide the governance of collaborative projects shared between members
- Establish criteria to determine when information systems are best delivered and managed at the system level rather than by individual members
Member IT Governance Frameworks are Responsible to:
- Establish and communicate an organization-wide IT vision that supports the mission and goals of the institution or agency, and complements the vision outlined by the system
- Ensure that IT leadership collaborate with organizational leadership concerning the strategic direction of the institution or agency
- Ensure that IT priorities are aligned with the member’s mission, strategy and business goals
- Establish a structure to set IT priorities (including budgeting and funding) with appropriate stakeholder input
- Ensure that all appropriate stakeholders are engaged throughout the IT lifecycle, and that input is solicited and feedback is provided
- Provide clear and measurable metrics regarding the progress and status of institution- or agency-wide IT projects
- Establish IT rules for the institution or agency in concert with applicable state and federal regulations and system rules
- Define technical standards, procedures and best practices for the institution or agency in concert with applicable state and system policy
How It Works
Collaboration and Sharing Information
Collaboration is a core element of the A&M System IT Governance and Collaboration framework. Members bring projects and business issues to the appropriate Strategic Technology Council.How Members Collaborate

How Ideas Move Through the Framework
