Enterprise Software Review Committee
Enterprise software, including software-as-a-service applications, support virtually every University teaching, research, business, and engagement activity and represent a significant portion of the University’s annual expenses for IT-related goods and services. Decisions about the selection, scope, and lifecycle of software applications have historically been made on a case-by-case basis without a formally established review process. In addition, various University units have purchased software applications that perform similar functions to other applications in use within the University, resulting in duplication and increased costs.
The Enterprise Software Review Committee (ESRC) will make recommendations to the University through the Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer on the selection, scope, and lifecycle of all software-related products and applications for use in the University and its responsibility centers. While the committee evaluates and recommends enterprise-level software to support institution-wide functionality, individual faculty members will retain the freedom to access specialized tools essential for their research.
Co-chairs
- Michael Arenth, Interim Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Michelle Niedermeyer, Executive Director of Enterprise Applications, Pitt Digital
Members
Membership includes:
- Robert (Bobby) Ackerman, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Neil Bayer, Pitt Research
- James (Jamie) Craig, Pitt Digital
- Jennifer Decima, Pitt Digital
- Donald Elliott, Office of the Provost
- Melissa Frisiras, Purchasing Services
- Marcela Gomez, Pitt Research
- Joshua Hyman, Pitt Digital
- Cressida Magaro, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Rae Mancilla, Pitt EDGE
- Scott Weinman, Pitt Digital
- Laura Winters, Office of the Provost