Office of the CIO

The technology plan was created following campus-wide discussions, interviews, strategic planning sessions, and analysis of internal and external data.

In fall 2010, the Office of Information Technology engaged Gartner, a research and consulting organization, to assist OIT in the development of a strategic plan that resulted in this Campus Technology Plan.

Gartner is an organization with more than 4,300 associates globally providing research, consulting and additional services to nearly 11,000 organizations worldwide. It has been providing research and advisory services for more than 30 years. Gartner is respected as the premier expert on information technology worldwide. Within Gartner, a dedicated team of research analysts are focusing on issues and emerging trends pertinent to education (K-12 and higher education).

Gartner consultants interviewed 55 individuals across campus including administrators, deans, chairs, faculty, Information Technology Advisory Council members and IT personnel. To facilitate the planning process, OIT provided Gartner with additional information relative to the review. Utilizing this information, Gartner performed a comparative analysis between NKU’s technology budget and other higher-education institutions. Gartner reviewed our current infrastructure, systems, educational technology and many other areas to accomplish its work.

In winter 2010, NKU engaged HuronConsulting Group to conduct a campus-wide efficiency study. Huron Consulting Group helps clients in diverse industries improve performance, comply with complex regulations, reduce costs, recover from distress, leverage technology and stimulate growth. Huron’s professionals have helped organizations operating in virtually every industry, and its clients include many of the nation's Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, healthcare companies, government agencies, research universities, academic medical centers and premier law firms. Huron’s services are provided through the following three business segments: Health and Education Consulting, Financial Consulting, and Legal Consulting.

Huron consultants interviewed more than 240 individuals at all levels of the university. Findings from the Huron study were also incorporated in this plan.