IT Project Review Committee (ITPRC)

About the ITPRC

Information Technology Project Review Committee (ITPRC) Charge

November 19, 2007

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The ITPRC is charged by Provost David Kertzer with reviewing Brown University IT project requests and deciding what projects receive priority in resources and funding. 

Committee members will:

  • Review and discuss proposed administrative and academic IT projects at Brown that represent a substantial commitment of university funding or personnel (e.g. $50,000 or 4 person months of effort)
  • Decide whether each project should move to the detailed evaluation phase
  • Review detailed project proposals and set a project priority level
  • Approve funding if needed
  • Approve resource levels
  • Attend monthly meetings

In addition, committee members will:

  • Oversee project scope, timeline,  budget, major acquisitions and project status
  • As needed, address policy issues affecting the success of projects
  • Assist in communications about projects
  • Participate in major project reviews and approve key deliverables
  • If needed, decide if projects should be placed on hold while higher priority projects proceed

Projects that have the following characteristics will receive approval or priority:

  • Support initiatives identified in the Plan for Academic Enrichment
  • Provide business continuity in the operation of the University
  • Explore a new use of a technology that will enhance our academic or business support services