Project name

Purpose

Executive Sponsor

Stage

Early Warning System

Enable improved identification of individual and cohort propensity to attrition and inform interventions at individual, cohort, course and program levels.

Phil Avery

Implement

Fraud and Corruption Control

Implement Fraud and Corruption Control Framework (FCCF) strategies to protect the reputation and business objectives of the University.

Phil Avery

Implement

Project name

Purpose

Executive Sponsor

Stage

Records and Archive Management

Develop a strategic roadmap for an enterprise-wide records and information management (R&IM) environment.

Dr Stephen Weller

Implement

Project name

Purpose

Executive Sponsor

Stage

Replacement of Casual Employment System (CES) and Sessional Employment System (SES)

Replace existing end-of-life CES + SES systems and ensure that ongoing security compliance is maintained.

Anna Phillips

Initiate

Project name

Purpose

Executive Sponsor

Stage

Automation Platforms COE and governance

Free up real humans to work on high value services for students and staff by rolling out automation capability and providing a future phases plan.

Niranjan Prabhu

Plan

Cyber Security Improvements

Assess/audit existing applications, complete rollout of next generation anti-virus, improved monitoring and breach detection (SEIM), improved authentication using Azure AD and multi-factor authentication.

Niranjan Prabhu

Implement

Disaster Recovery Improvement & Testing

Reduce ACU’s operational and reputational risk from system disaster events by enabling and testing systems, processes, and documentation to assure the disaster recovery of core ACU systems.

Niranjan Prabhu

Plan

Enabling Mixed Mode and Active Learning Technology

Enhance the student experience when student is attending lectures and tutorials from off-site and remote ACU campuses.

Niranjan Prabhu

Implement

End User Protection

Part of the projects improving ACU’s Cyber Security capabilities.

Niranjan Prabhu

Plan

Enterprise Wide Identity and Access Management (IDAM)

Address fundamental security aspects of identifying and managing user accounts and access to systems and applications.

Niranjan Prabhu

Implement

Microsoft 365 Tenancy Merger

Merge two Active Directory tenancies established for Students and Staff to enable future initiatives related to both students and staff.

Niranjan Prabhu

Implement

Oracle upgrade

Modern, secure and sustainable student administration system platform.

Niranjan Prabhu

Plan

PPM System Upgrade (Sensei IQ - Pilot)

Upgrade the current PPM System to a more intuitive tool for staff across different level of demand management, project management, program management, and portfolio and strategy management competency.

Niranjan Prabhu

Plan

Security Operations Centre

Part of the projects improving ACU’s Cyber Security capabilities.

Niranjan Prabhu

Plan

VHESIF Advanced Technology Hubs and Educational Resources

Provide flexible and collaborative learning experiences and environment for on-campus and off-campus, regional, low SES, disabled and career transition students.

Niranjan Prabhu

Plan

VHESIF Next Gen Network

Implement a scalable, resilient and secure IT network at Melbourne and Ballarat campuses to support ACU's future in research, learning and teaching.

Niranjan Prabhu

Plan

Project name

Purpose

Executive Sponsor

Stage

B-Line Medical Recording System Upgrade

Commission a modern system to record and analyse healthcare (medical) situations for the purposes of teaching and assessing the competency of students.

Michelle Campbell

Implement

BKN 22 Main St

Deliver GF, L1, L2 and L5 of 22 Main Street Blacktown to teach 1,000 EFTSL.

Prof Zlatko Skribis

Implement

BTN - Blacktown Exercise Science Technology Hub (BEST)

Lease and Fit-Out of the proposed BEST Centre on behalf of School of Behavioural and Health Sciences.

Dr Stephen Weller

Implement

BTN – Blacktown Stage 3 Fit Out

Fit Out of Level 4, 22 Main St, Blacktown.

Dr Stephen Weller

Implement

BTN - Warrick Lane site 1

The Feasibility Phase (1) for a joint Campus and Civic Centre at Site 1 of Warrick Lane to be delivered in two Stages (circa 2027 and 2035).

Dr Stephen Weller

Plan

CAN – Multi Sports Court

Complete new multi-sports court.

Dr Stephen Weller

Implement

CAN – Student Accommodation

Deliver On Campus Student Accommodation on Level 2 Building 300 (Blackfriars).

Dr Stephen Weller

Implement

MEL - 81 Victoria Parade St Patrick’s Campus

Construct a new building of approximately 12,000m2 above ground predominantly for staff.

Dr Stephen Weller

Plan

MEL - MGB Heritage Permit Works

Façade repair works and heritage window replacement in the Mary Glower Building.

Dr Stephen Weller

Implement

MEL - Saint Teresa of Kolkata Building (MTB)

Construct a new building of 20,000 sqm above ground including Student Learning

spaces, Student and Staff hubs, Staff offices and conference facility.

Dr Stephen Weller

Implement

NSY - Miller St and International relocation to TWH

Completion of Relocation of Levels 4 and 5 in 213 Miller Street and International from Level 12 and 42 Edwards Street to TWH Level 2, 4 and 7.

Dr Stephen Weller

Implement

Project name

Purpose

Executive Sponsor

Stage

ACU College Data Migration

Migrate the data which is required to ensure ACU is able to address student enquires that relate to their enrolment in ACU College.

Kathryn Blyth

Plan

CMAS Expand and Enhance (E2)

Extend and enhance CMAS through enhancements and automation of high-volume manual processes to reduce staff workload.

Kathryn Blyth

Implement

EPiC Plan & Track

Equip students with a tool to plan their enrolment and keep them 'on track' to completion.

Kathryn Blyth

Implement

IdentityOne

Upgrade the system used to issue staff and student access cards.

Kathryn Blyth

Initiate

Robotic Process Automation

RPA in student systems to add efficiency to services.

Kathryn Blyth

Plan

Student Administration Business Improvement (SABI)

Systematically improve the existing administrative system processes, automating and streamlining where possible.

Kathryn Blyth

Plan

TCSI - Transforming Collection of Student Information

Implement new reporting standards and systems required under the Australian Government’s Transforming the Collection of Student Information (TCSI) program.

Kathryn Blyth

Close

Project name

Purpose

Executive Sponsor

Stage

CampusGroups

Enhance the ACU Life base system with additional functionality.

Paul McJannett

Implement

Fibre Link to Sydney & Ballarat residence

Provide ACU residential sites in Ballarat and Sydney with network connectivity back to campus via fibre link.

Paul McJannett

Plan

Project name

Purpose

Executive Sponsor

Stage

Supporting alternative assessment - pilot

Trial on online assessment tool, Cadmus, in creation of alternate assessments to replace traditional exam-based practice.

Meg Stuart

Implement

Teamwork and Peer Assessment

Implement a technology solution to provide evidence of student’s teamwork skills.

Meg Stuart

Implement

Automation of Teacher Payment Claims Process

Increased efficiency and timeliness in processing of teacher payment claims to improve staff experience and service delivery to partner schools/agencies.

Stephen Tobias

Initiate

Sims School Placement

Implement a simulated system to emulate the classroom experience for Education students' early practicals.

Mary Ryan

Plan

Automated processes for FHS STISE

Implement automated processes for FHS International mobility programs (Short-Term International Student Experience - STISE)

Suzanne Chambers

Implement

Telehealth solution

Implement a new fit-for-purpose telehealth platform for delivery of clinic services across all ACU Health Clinics and campuses.

Stephen Guinea

Implement

Experiential Learning

Build capability and implement a system to provide authentic work integrated learning (WIL) experiences for our business students at scale.

Bhavani Sridharan

Implement

First Peoples Student Management

Replace the current outdated database system with a new system which supports the current business needs and can be expanded in the future, as needed.

Fiona Manoa

Close

Open Athens

Replace the existing end-of-life authentication system used by students and staff to access Library resources when off campus.

Karen Campbell

Close

StarRez Accommodation System for Rome Campus

Implement an accommodation and venue booking system for the Rome campus.

Carmel Yahl

Initiate

Learning Abroad Management System

Automate and streamline all/many aspects of the learning abroad workflow in order to increase learning abroad program awareness, capacity and student participation.

Chris Riley

Initiate

Educational Partnerships Register

Implement a single integrated ACU wide Partnerships Register to store, manage, search, view and report all Partnership types.

Meg Stuart

Implement

ACU Online – Marketing & External Relations

Integrate ACU Online with various MER interfaces and standards.

Meg Stuart

Plan

ACU Online - Student Administration

Integrate Student Administration systems and processes with ACU Online.

Meg Stuart

Implement

ACU Online - IT

Integrate ACU Online environment to the ACU IT architecture.

Meg Stuart

Implement

ACU Online Program

Program entry for ACU Online. The delivery takes place through individual projects.

Meg Stuart

Implement

LMS Replacement

Implement a new Learning Management System, Canvas, for ACU.

Meg Stuart

Implement

Qualtrics replacement

Implement a cost-effective ACU-wide online survey tool that preferably stores its data in Australia. The goal would be to significantly decrease licence costs.

Niranjan Prabhu

Implement