1 Role

The ICT Strategy Committee shall be responsible for providing the strategic direction of information and communication technology (ICT) within the University, and ensuring the alignment of ICT and the University Strategic Plan. The Committee shall assign operational accountability and decision making within the ICT governance framework to ensure efficient and effective management and will function with the following focus:

• Alignment with USQ Strategy

• Strategic ICT initiatives have business drivers

• Ensure value of ICT Investments (ROI)

• High level planning for sustainability

• Monitor performance and audit compliance.

The Committee shall report to the Vice-Chancellor’s Committee.

2 Functions

The ICT Strategy Committee shall:

1. provide strategic direction.

2. ensure alignment of ICT with the University Strategic Plan.

3. initially coordinate and monitor the implementation of the recommendations of the ICT Review process

4. ensure the establishment of good ICT strategic planning processes, including the development of an ICT Strategic Plan, that secure alignment with the University’s strategic directions

5. monitor regularly the alignment of the ICT Strategic Plan with the University Strategic Plan

6. provide advice, on an annual basis, to the Vice-Chancellor on the funding for core ICT services to be allocated ‘off the top’ of the University budget.

3 Membership

Membership of the ICT Strategy Committee shall be:

1. Vice-Chancellor (Chair)

2. Chief Information Officer (CIO)

3. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)

4. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)

5. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Management)

6. Chief Operating Officer, University Services

7. Chief Financial Officer

8. Director, Library Services

9. Group Manager, Human Resources and Corporate Services

10. Group Manager, Student Affairs

11. Group Manager, Facilities Management

12. Group Manager, Sustainable Business Management and Improvement

13. Chief Marketing Officer

14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

15. Nominee from Industry with ICT expertise.

4 ICT Strategy Committee Membership

5 Other Policy Information