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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

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Workday Student Implementation

This project will implement the Student application in Workday replacing Banner Student.

Catalog Cat

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.

Microsoft Entra

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

Blue Course Optimization

This project is a major upgrade to the Blue product that will allow integration with Blackboard and facilitate better reporting.

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VPN Replacement (Cloudflare)

IT is implementing a new VPN using Cloudflare. Cloudflare solution.

W&M Cypher

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. ​
Active IT projects
Project Name Initiative Department Project Type Description
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. 

Workday Phase II 
(Adaptive Planning, Talent, Performance MgmtAdvanced  Compensation)

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.