Project/Proposal Form - Wentworth Institute of Technology

Project Proposal FormInformation Systems RequestProject proposals for administrative/information systems must be submitted to the Office of InformationTechnology by Department Heads or Directors. This request form is for requesting significant reports, changesto existing software or creating new software applications. In general this form should be utilized for anyrequests requiring a full day or more of programmer/analyst time. Proposals will be evaluated by the InformationSystems Advisory Committee (ISAC) based on strategic importance, need, benefit, scope of visibility/impact,resource availability, cost, and risk. Completed evaluations are elevated to the Wentworth Technical AdvisoryCommittee (WTAC) for final review.Project SponsorName:Department:Phone:Email:Type of ProjectOperational or process improvement (e.g. new report requiring 3 days to develop)New initiative or service (e.g. convert Admissions to Banner; several month project)Other (please specify):Project Completion Date: Flexible FirmProject DescriptionProvide a brief description of the project.What are the institutional benefits to be realized?SavingsProductivity ImprovementBusiness OpportunityGrant OpportunityVisibility/MarketingFunctional GapOther:Which users and/or customers will benefit?Faculty Staff StudentsProspective Students Alumni AdministrationExternal Stakeholders CoF CommunityOther:1

Briefly describe the benefits to this/these particular stakeholder(s).Does the project address the following specific college goals and/or respond to a high visibility need? (e.g.WIT Strategic PlanDepartmental Strategic Planning/GoalsInstitutional Advancement Marketing/Public RelationsCollaboration with other Institutions/Organizations – Which Ones?OthersPlease specify:Identify what other departments/offices will be touched by this project and describe how they will be impacted bythis proposal from their perspective.Admissions Advancement/Alumni Bursar’s OfficeComptroller’s Office DPCS Financial AidInstitutional Research Provost’s Office Registrar’s OfficeResidence Life Safety/Security Student AdvisingStudent Development WebmasterOITOtherDescribe any alternatives/approaches to realize the desired results. What is the risk of doing nothing?Project Priority: (1 to 5, high to low respectively)Priority with other pending departmental requests:Priority Justification(s):1 2 3 4 5What is the time table (estimated start and end dates for the project)? Is there a specific “window of opportunity”for implementation?

Identify the person(s) from the requesting department who will be assigned to work on the project, and thepercentage of their time that will be dedicated to the project.For overall request prioritization within your department/division as well as campus wide it is importantthat each request receives approval from your department and division head. If not, please seek approvalsbefore final submission.Was this request approved by your department and division heads? Yes NoPlease send the approved form to: Associate VP for Administrative Technology ServicesOffice of Information Services