IT Strategic Initiatives and Project Portfolio
Check out what IT is working on!
For a more detailed list of past IT projects, visit our Past Projects.
Featured projects
Workday Student Implementation
This project will implement the Student application in Workday replacing Banner Student.
Courseleaf CAT
In partnership with the William & Mary University Registrar, IT is managing the implementation of a new course catalog. CourseLeaf CAT makes it easy to create, edit, and publish interactive catalogs that are accurate, organized, and student-friendly.
Migration to MS Entra2F ID Authentication
This project will outsource our CAS and SHIB services to a SaaS provider and migrate our existing authentication processes, including 2 factor authentication to Microsoft Entra ID.
Blue Course Optimization
This project is a major upgrade to the Blue product that will allow integration with Blackboard and facilitate better reporting.
VPN Replacement (Cloudflare)
IT is implementing a new VPN using Cloudflare. Cloudflare solution.
VIMS Tenant Merge & Domain Consolidation
More info coming soon.
Ongoing projects
Phase II consists of Adaptive Planning, Talent, Performance Management and Advanced Compensation. These additional modules round out the Workday functionality for Finance and Human Resources. | Project Name | Initiative | Department | Project Type | Description |
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| TeamDynamix (TDX) | Technology Modernization | Information Technology | Strategic | W&M's Cherwell system is approaching its end-of-life in 2026. TDX will be implemented over multiple phases. |
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Workday Phase II |
Technology Modernization | Enterprise | Strategic | Phase II consists of Adaptive Planning, Talent, Performance Management and Advanced Compensation. These additional modules round out the Workday functionality for Finance and Human Resources. |
| Cayuse Implementation (W&M Sponsored Projects & Outside Interests) | Technology Modernization | Office of Sponsored Programs | Tactical | Project to replace the existing Grants and Compliance home grown solutions with the Cayuse suite of products which includes which includes Fund Manager, Human Ethics, Outside Interests, Sponsored Projects, Animal Oversight, Hazard Safety, Proposals, and Project Effort. |
| Wireless Expansion | Technology Modernization | Information Technology | Tactical | Improve both outdoor and indoor cellular service on campus. |
| Blackboard Ultra Transition for Non-credit Classes | Technology Modernization | Information Technology | Tactical | As part of the last phase of our transition from Blackboard Original to Ultra experience, we will be working to migrate and clean up non-academic courses. |
| WASP Implementation | Admin Process Improvement | Music | Operational | Implementing an inventory system for the Music department. |
| Public Safety Software Implementations (FUSUS, Varkada, VEOCI) | Tech Modernization | Public Safety | Tactical | Implementation of several tools enhancing our public safety on campus through video and collaboration platforms. |