IT Committee
Terms of Reference
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To keep under review the University's IT strategy and its implementation, in light of the University's overall Strategic Plan.
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To act as a channel of communication and forum for discussion between IT Services and users of its services, via members representing various groups.
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To help the Director of IT identify priorities and develop strategy.
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To develop and review institutional policies relevant to the use of IT, submitting these to relevant bodies for approval as necessary.
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To receive for information progress reports from steering or advisory groups for major change projects covered by OPS Steering Group.
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To receive and discuss reports from IT Services on services and projects not covered by OPS Steering Group.
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To receive and discuss reports on IT projects, services and systems within Faculties and Support Services not covered by OPS Steering group.
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To identify and address issues which run across University IT projects, services, and systems and are falling in the gaps between the governance structures.
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To maintain shared awareness of externally funded IT-related projects and bids (e.g. various JISC initiatives) within the University.
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When requested by OPS, to consider and comment on cases for major IT projects brought forward under the project approval procedure.
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To comment on IT Services' Service Catalogue and review the services.
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To receive annual reports from IT Services, including financial summary.
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To refer upwards to ELT and OPS any items requiring their attention.
Membership
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The Chair is A Dean, to be appointed by the Provost.
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Chief Operating Officer.
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Two representatives from each of the three Faculties, to be nominated by the Dean, typically an academic and the Faculty IT Co-ordinator.
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One or two members of support services.
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One senior member of administrative staff based in an academic department, school, or faculty.
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One student representative appointed by Loughborough Students' Union
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Director of Information Technology.
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By invitation:
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Representatives of user groups (usually their Chair)
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Representatives of Projects' governance (e.g. Chairs of Steering or Advisory Group).
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In attendance:
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Deputy Director of IT
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Secretary – an Assistant Director in IT Services
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Members of IT Services Leadership Team as required occasionally for relevant items.
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