Driving Impact Together
Understanding Our Initiatives
Enterprise Technology uses IT governance to align our technology strategy, priorities, and project investments with the needs of UT Austin. Through a transparent and collaborative decision-making process, we ensure initiatives support the University’s mission, deliver value to our campus community, and strengthen our technology foundation for the future. At the same time, we empower the University through secure, innovative, and reliable solutions that advance teaching, learning, research, and operations.
By connecting governance and strategy, we:
- Build a trusted digital foundation that safeguards people and systems.
- Align technology decisions with institutional goals for maximum impact.
- Deliver intuitive, accessible experiences that enhance campus life.
- Modernize core systems to drive efficiency and transformation.
- Foster innovation that positions UT Austin as a leader in higher education technology.
- Treat data as a strategic asset to enable smarter decisions and deeper insights.
Together, we are shaping a connected, future-ready University—where technology empowers every Longhorn to learn, discover, and change the world.
Initiatives In Our News
View Current Initiatives
Enterprise Technology is actively advancing strategic initiatives that align with UT Austin’s mission to modernize systems, enhance digital experiences, and foster innovation across campus. These efforts are grounded in collaboration, transparency, and measurable impact, ensuring technology continues to empower the University community.
View Past Initiatives
Past initiatives laid the groundwork for UT Austin’s digital transformation by testing new technologies, refining internal processes, and building collaborative frameworks across campus. These efforts helped shape strategic governance, improve execution and communication practices, and inform the design of current and future initiatives.
Request Project
Plan your next technology project in partnership with the Strategic Initiatives Office to align with the University’s mission and priorities. Through our IT Project Intake process, we collaborate to clarify needs, define success, and assess scope and resources. Together, we turn ideas into solutions that enhance systems, services, and digital experiences across campus.
Our Strategy
Enterprise Technology at UT Austin is driven by nine strategic pillars that together create a secure, innovative, and future-ready digital campus. The strategy focuses on building resilient infrastructure, protecting people and systems, and delivering seamless digital experiences. It empowers teaching and learning, modernizes core administrative systems, and fosters innovation. The pillars also support advanced research, ensure operational excellence, and treat data as a strategic asset for informed decision-making. Collectively, these pillars enable technology to connect, safeguard, and advance the university community. Learn more about our strategy.