As part of the implementation of Securing Our Future initiatives under the Marquette 2031 strategic plan, Guided by Mission, Inspired to Change, several policy changes related to technology and purchasing are moving forward. These changes were recommended by the Securing Our Future committee and approved by ELT last fall and aim to achieve cost savings and efficiencies. The technology policy changes will also increase technology fairness and equity, reduce our carbon footprint, and simplify our technical offerings. Every administrative area and college on campus is participating.
The following policy changes will be implemented beginning in FY26, which starts July 1, 2025. The updated UPPs (University Policies and Procedures), where applicable, will be shared in Marquette Today in the coming weeks.
- Managed print services and desktop printers: IT Services optimized the number and type of shared printers (multifunctional devices) on campus this year. Personal desktop printers will be eliminated in favor of shared multifunctional devices.
- Computer replacement program and docking stations: Computing requirements of an employee’s role will determine the type of computer device they will be able to select when eligible for a replacement. The types of available computer devices will be standardized, which will improve the university’s purchasing power and also streamline technical support.
- Zoom/Dropbox licenses: Licenses for these applications — with rare exceptions that must have approval by supervisors, ITS and Purchasing — will no longer be funded. Using Microsoft Teams and OneDrive will leverage our current site license, reduce costs and optimize our budget. Likewise, ITS cannot protect data in Dropbox or Zoom from accidental deletion, loss or cyber incidents, nor can it restore lost or stolen data.
- University credit cards (P-cards): Revisions to the university credit card policy clarify when to use MARQetplace vs. P-Cards, reinforce supervisor review procedures, disable cards due to prolonged inactivity, provide more clarity on policy guidance, and provide examples of goods/services that cannot be purchased with a P-Card when there is an approved alternative in place.
