Project Governance Committees & Partnerships
IT project governance provides direction and oversight to BGSU's IT strategy, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and University priorities. Through a monthly process of receiving, evaluating and approving projects, these committees ensure ITS's project activities support the BGSU mission. Hundreds of requests are received each year, further supporting the need to understand and control the direction of ITS and departmental resources.
Executive Sponsors Committee (ESC)
Comprised of cabinet/VP level members who are the final authority in the governances process. Disputes, significant updates, or high-level decisions are escalated to ESC for final resolution. Meets on the second Monday of each month.
FUNCTIONAL OFFICES
Viva McCarver | Human Resources
Cecilia Castellano | Enrollment Management
Jodi Webb | Student Affairs
Amy West | Marketing & Communications
Mike Ogawa | Research & Economic Engagement
Pam Conlin | University Advancement
Alex Goberman | Graduate College
Joe Whitehead | Office of the Provost
Sheri Stoll | Finance & Administration
Bob Moosbrugger | Intercollegiate Athletics
Glenn Davis | Office of the Provost
IT MEMBERSHIP
John Ellinger | Information Technology Services
Sheri Thomas | Information Technology Services
Joel Arakaki | Information Technology Services
Software Integration Committee (SIC)
Comprised of department-head-level members who provide initial review and approval, suggesting a priority on each project prior to submission to the Executive Sponsors Committee (ESC). Meets on the first Thursday of each month.
FUNCTIONAL OFFICES
Brad Leigh | Business Operations
Chris Bullins | Office of the Dean of Students
Andy Alt | Office of the Provost
Beth Ann Rife/Bonne Harrell | Human Resources
Beth Detwiler | Marketing & Communications
Bob Swanson | Controller’s Office
Michelle Rable/Sue Lau | Registration and Records
Adrea Spoon | Admissions
Betsy Johnson/John Eggenton | Financial Aid
Chasity McCartney | Bursar
Alex Goberman | Graduate College
April Smucker | Design and Construction
IT MEMBERSHIP
Sheri Thomas | Information Technology Services
Joel Arakaki | Information Technology Services
Mike Hachtel | Information Technology Services
Adam Petrea | Information Technology Services
Business Relationship Methodology
Comprised of VP-area department leadership and split into 15 separate groups, these (monthly or quarterly) meetings focus on building and increasing collaboration between ITS and functional/business offices across campus. Topics include: functional office interests, current project and ticket reviews, new or upcoming project/initiatives discussion, technical migration calendars and reviews of highlighted projects.
Controller's Office
Academic Operations
eCampus/CFE/OSAP/Library
HR/Payroll/SES/Career Center
Business Operations
Campus Operations/Design and Construction
Public Safety
Student Affairs
University Advancement
Marketing and Communications
Institutional Research
Firelands
Advising/Undergraduate Education
Athletics
Graduate College
Software Purchasing Group (SPG)
Comprised of representatives from IT and Purchasing to evaluate new software purchase requests to ensure they observe institutional, state, and federal guidelines. This includes evaluating adherence to BGSU IT security guidelines, amendment section 508 of the United States Workface Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (electronic information accessibly), and General Counsel/Purchasing contract guidelines. The goal of this group is to limit risk to the university while promoting good stewardship of institutional funds.
FUNCTIONAL OFFICES
Jennifer Kaster | Business Operations
IT MEMBERSHIP
Mike Hachtel | Information Technology Services
Erik Evans | Information Technology Services
Sheri Thomas | Information Technology Services
Greg Gilbert | Information Technology Services
Chris Wammes | Information Technology Services
Adam Petrea | Information Technology Services
Heidi Popovitch | Information Technology Services