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IT Policy Activity, Aug 2017

Posted: 2017-07-25 08:00:00   Expiration: 2017-08-31 18:00:00

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New / Revised Documents

  • None in July.

Endorsement/Approval Pending

  • To comment, or suggest additional documents that need to be developed or revised, please email policy@cio.wisc.edu.

Forums / Events

Teams / Governance

Divisional Technology Advisory Group (DTAG)

  • No IT Policy-related activity this month.

  • DTAG has a campus-wide leadership role that is broad in scope and parallels the responsibilities of divisional administrative and technology leaders. Anyone may attend. DTAG meeting schedule. Administrative contact.

Infrastructure Advisory Group (IAG)

  • No IT Policy-related activity this month.

  • The IAG reviews and makes recommendations on campus infrastructure operations and projects. Administrative contact.

Information Technology Committee (ITC)

  • The ITC has adjorned for the Summer. Next meeting in Sep.

Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC)

  • August 18, 12:00-1:30, Rm 302 Middleton Bldg
    • Vote on approval of draft Policy Planning and Analysis Team Charter. RESULT: ITSC is still considering the details of the charter, but is also willing to begin the appointment process, permitting the team to begin forming as the other details are discussed.

    • Vote on the Proposal for a Network Firewall Policy. RESULT: ITSC waiting for the re-chartered Planing and Analysis Team so that the Network Firewall Policy can serve as the first instance under the new arrangement, but is also willing that the drafting of the policy and procedures begin immmediately.

  • The ITSC is the executive body that leads the strategic planning, organization, prioritization, investment, and decision-making activities in all areas of IT throughout UW-Madison. Administrative contact.

Policy Planning Team (PPT)

  • The PPT advises and assists the Office of the CIO with the iterative improvement of IT Policy Principles and Procedures, and coordinates policy communications. See the PPT charter for details. Anyone may attend. Faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison may join. Meetings are normally on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:00. PPT meeting schedule. Contact policy@cio.wisc.edu.

Research Technology Advisory Group (RTAG)

  • No IT Policy-related activity this month.

  • RTAG advises the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education in meeting their responsibility to ensure that the policies, practices, and resources around research cyberinfrastructure and information technology are most effectively aligned to support and advance the vibrant research programs at the UW-Madison. See the RTAG Charter for details. Anyone may attend. RTAG meeting schedule. Administrative contact.

Teaching and Learning Technology Advisory Group (TLTAG)

  • No IT Policy-related activity this month.

UW-Madison Information Security Team (UW-MIST)

  • No IT Policy-related activity this month.

  • UW-MIST is advisory to the CISO and IT Governance. See the UW-MIST Charter for details. Anyone may attend. Voting members are appointed. Faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison may join as members at large. Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of the month, 2:00-3:30, Rm 3139 CS. Contact cybersecurity@cio.wisc.edu.

Web and Mobile Accessibility/Usability Coordinating Group (Coordinating Group)

  • No IT Policy-related activity this month.

  • The group coordinates improvement of the accessibility/usability of UW-Madison web and mobile systems and services through implementation of accessibility tools; creation of best practices, standards, and shared-expertise; creation of training for developers and service providers; and measurement of accessibility of websites and mobile applications. See the Coordinating Group charter for details. Meetings are normally on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 11:00-12:00, at McBurney Center. Coordinating Group meeting schedule. Contact accessibility@cio.wisc.edu.

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