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University Program Office

The University Program Office has been established to develop methodology, processes, tools, metrics and management information that will provide assurance that all aspects of technology initiatives at Villanova University are coordinated, supported and executed efficiently across the community. This office is also responsible for planning and oversight control of the UNIT budget and financial administration, as well as vendor contract management.

About the Program Office

The Program Office creates policies & procedures and ensures accurate and timely completion of the projects that support the approved strategy of the University.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to create superior value for our constituents through management policies & analysis that ensures that all key technology initiatives at Villanova University are coordinated, supported and executed effectively across the community.

UPO Goals

  • Maximized Resource Usage
  • Metrics directly linked to benefits
  • Project Time-to-Completion (Actual Time-to-Completion) / Initial Time-to Completion Specification)
  • Project Cost (Final Cost / Initial Budget)
  • Consistent, meaningful, easily accessible management reporting
  • Long-term goal: reliable, stable, scalable production environment as measured by Service Level Agreements

UPO Staff

Patti Downey
Director

Location

University Program Office
800 Lancaster Avenue
Technology Services Bldg, 2nd Floor
Villanova, PA 19085
Phone (610) 519-4400
FAX (610) 519-4435
E-mail: upo@villanova.edu