Clemson University’s technology governance process, CheckIT, continues to evolve to better serve faculty, staff and researchers as they evaluate, purchase or renew technology solutions.
University employees are reminded to complete the CheckIT process before making any purchase or contract commitment. Submitting a request after a purchase has already been made can lead to delays, unplanned costs or—in some cases—inability to approve use of the product.
To help ensure timely approvals, CCIT also encourages the actual user or project owner, rather than an administrative assistant or proxy, to submit CheckIT requests. The person who will be using the software or service is often best equipped to answer the technical and usage questions that determine risk and compliance. Requests submitted by individuals without the necessary details slow down the process for everyone.
Recent updates include an expanded exceptions list, particularly benefiting faculty using free research applications on the Palmetto Cluster. If you are in doubt about whether to submit a solution for review, please reach out to itgov@clemson.edu.
Finally, campus users should begin preparing for the end-of-year freeze period in mid-December through the first week of January. New requests during this time will not be processed until the new year.
For more information, including the updated exceptions list and submission guidance, visit clemson.edu/ccit/checkit.
