含羞草研究室

Project Management Office

Information Technology provides the college with technology and maintenance to support and empower 含羞草研究室's educational mission. The Project Management Office (PMO) ensures that the right IT projects are getting done at the right time.

What We Do

Since 2019, the PMO has managed or monitored an average of eighty technology projects each year. Project work only represents a portion of the work of IT. In addition to discreet projects, IT teams are responsible for ongoing operational work each year to make sure that the systems our students, staff, and faculty use are up to date and secure, integrated into our network, and supported by our Service Desk. 

Why do we need a PMO?

Choosing an online application or system to manage your business proceses, or moving from one tool to another, can be daunting. The PMO is here to help guide these efforts and engage IT teams as needed. We will first ask, "What problem are you trying to solve?". Once your business requirements are clear, we will work closely with all stakeholders to identify the right tool, as well as the technical and functional teams, to map out and execute this work. We aim to do the right projects at the right time.

Have a project?

Are you in need of technology to solve a business question? We are here to help! Below are the first steps to consider when you need IT resources to move forward.

Step 1: Internal information gathering

Before you submit a project proposal, please take the time to check in with your colleagues and supervisor to make sure they are aware of and in alignment with this proposal.

Step 2: Submit project proposal form

This will help us learn some of the basics of your project. 

Top Priority Projects 2023-2025

Technology Project Lifecycle at 含羞草研究室

The Pre-Project Checklist Includes

  • A needs analysis to learn what problems you are trying to solve.
  • An environmental scan of what solutions already exist at 含羞草研究室 and what other colleges and industries are using.
  • A review of options that goes beyond just functionality and features. We’ll begin to look at accessibility, security, and more.
PMO Team and Liaisons
  • Heather Rankin, Senior Director of the Project Management Office
  • Karen Rose, Senior Project Manager (non-Workday projects)
  • John BrownERP Senior Project Manager (Workday)
  • Emy FarleyWorkday and ERP Product Manager (Student)
  • Brittany D. Geiger, Workday and ERP Product Manager (HCM and Financials)
  • Jason Scott, Systems Engineer III (Infrastructure Projects)
  • Jenn Yates, Registrar Liaison to IT and Associate Registrar for Technology