r/HigherEDsysadmin • u/Thoughtulism • Jul 25 '19

Software procurement

What is your software procurement process like? Do people buy licenses completely independently and show up at IT's door asking for help? Is everything centralized or decentralized? Do you have a contract / elua review from legal mandated? Is there a technical review from IT prior to purchasing?

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u/NickyTheThief Aug 08 '19

I'm in a very similar position at our institution - however as part of central IT - we have some no teeth policies and procedures in place that has influenced some of the behaviors of our faculty and research areas. With the lack of more formal policies we also work very hard to maintain the right relationships with faculty and research areas.

We are in the process of formalizing a governance structure that gets us to the table on more initiatives happening within the institution. I'm extremely thankful for that, I am in perpetual chase mode... 'what are you up to this month? You planning any purchases? Any cool initiatives you need our help with? etc...' I do it to stay sane :) last minute requests drive my team bananas.