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Governance

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The Initial Review Committee (IRC) plays a vital role in evaluating projects before they proceed to governance for final approval. The committee ensures that proposals are well-prepared, feasible, and in line with our organizational objectives. Below are the key responsibilities of the IRC:

  • Preliminary Assessment – Evaluate the project’s objectives, scope, feasibility, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
  • Risk Identification – Identify potential risks, dependencies, and challenges that may impact project success.
  • Resource Evaluation – Review initial estimates for budget, personnel, and technology requirements to ensure resource feasibility.
  • Stakeholder Considerations – Assess stakeholder involvement and determine if key parties have been consulted in project planning.
  • Recommendations for Governance – Provide feedback, suggest necessary refinements, and determine if the project is ready to proceed to the governance board.
  • Decision Making – Approve, request modifications, or reject the project proposal based on the assessment criteria.


Governance Review

The Governance Team provides strategic elevation and consists of members from a cross section of the university.  The current team consist of individuals from:

  • Office of the President
  • Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Office of the Executive Vice President for Health Sciences
  • Office of the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
  • Office of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
  • Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Life and Engagement
  • MSU Information Technology

Role of Governance:

  • Assess new project requests.
  • Ensure that the projects selected has value for MSU.
  • Review and discuss in-progress projects to ensure projects are on track.
  • Reprioritize projects as needed to meet the changing priorities or emerging needs.
  • Review completed Request for Proposal (RFP) projects to ensure all the necessary resources are in place for the implementation project.

  • Approve project closure, ensuring all deliverables are completed.