Technology Master Planning Committee

The Technology Master Planning Committee (TMPC) oversees the development and execution of the UQ Technology Master Plan (TMP), monitors the plan’s progress and performance, and makes strategic decisions regarding execution of the plan. 

Objectives

• Review and endorse the TMP (and any substantive changes), for approval by USET.
• Review and endorse TMP Goal Roadmaps that support the implementation of a Goal under the TMP (and any substantive changes). 
• Review and approve Technology Strategies and discussion papers that support the implementation of a Goal under the TMP (and any substantive changes). 
• Review, adjust (as necessary) and endorse the Annual Plan each year to prioritise initiatives across all goals in line with strategic and operational priorities, funding expectations, dependencies, stakeholder impacts and resource requirements.  
• Review progress against the TMP annually to celebrate achievements and identify changes or areas for improvement. 
• Oversee the TMP’s execution via reporting on success measures, project status updates and benefits realisation. 
• Act as champions for the TMP and its associated initiatives.

Membership

• Chief Operating Officer (Chair)
• Chief Information Officer
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
• Vice-President, Advancement and Community Engagement
• Deputy Chief Operating Officer
• an Executive Dean
• an Institute Director
• Director, IT Governance and Investment (Secretary)
• Associate Director, IT Planning & Architecture (non-voting)
• Senior Manager, IT Portfolio Management Office​ (non-voting).

Terms and quorum

• Meets four times a year (April, June, July, November).
• Out-of-session meetings may take place via email. 
• 70% of members must be in attendance.
• Attendance is defined as in-person, by phone, by video call.
• Members cannot delegate attendance and must be in attendance to vote.
• Agenda and documentation should be provided at least one week prior to the meeting where possible.
• Members should read all documentation prior to the meeting.
• The committee can create sub-committees or working groups and direct them to complete tasks supporting the TMP.

Agenda submissions

Email IT Governance regarding agenda submissions or committee enquiries.

Related documentation

The Technology Master Plan Governance Framework (PDF, 406 KB) (PDF, 407 KB) enables the execution and ongoing management of the TMP by defining key governance principles, roles, and processes.