ITS Standard - St. Thomas Core Products & Platforms

As part of the Technology Intake Process and approved by the ITS Architecture Review Board the following standard outlines the scope, definitions, details and exceptions for practices that align with our enterprise architecture, operational infrastructure, and strategic goals. By adhering to this standard, we can reduce technical debt, streamline integrations, and accelerate innovation while maintaining a high level of quality and governance. 

Section 1: Overview 

What are the core products and platforms at the University of St. Thomas, comprising of our centralized infrastructure and operations.

Section 2: Scope

This standard apply to any newly considered products or platforms for purchase at the University.  

Section 3: Definitions

• Product
• Platform
• Product Owner
• Data

Section 4: Standards

Newly considered products and platforms into our St. Thomas ecosystem should be compatible and not duplicate services or functionality of the following: 

• AWS 
• Canvas 
• Ellucian Banner 
• Microsoft 
• Salesforce 
• VM Ware 
• Dell Technologies

Products and Platforms should support the University Strategic Plan. 

Section 5: Exceptions to Standards 

The following exceptions apply to this standard: 

• If an Ellucian partner, extra review is necessary during ERP evaluation period.  
• If it is the only applicable tool that is available to execute the business need. 
• If there is grant funding that must be spent in a specific way 
• Leadership initiative 
• Strategic Plan evolution 

Section 6: Policies & Principles 

Below are the policies that the standards listed above directly support, and the principles that support the standards listed above (if applicable). 

• Contract Signing and Management Policy 
• If this product or platform must meet security and data standards per our policies and compliance needs. Data Security Policy Compendium 
• ITS Principles