Policy/Procedure: Approving a Departmental Project

 
 
  When a project will have an impact across the department, we need a
  consistent process to follow to understand and evaluate the project's merits.
   
  This process is not necessarily intended for team-specific projects; that is,
  projects handled within a team that does not alter the team's annual goals
  and priorities.
 
  Project proposal questions to be answered:
 
    1. What is the purpose of the project?  (What is the problem it addresses?)
 
    2. What are the project's goals and target date for completion?
 
    3. What/who is needed (i.e., resources) to complete the project?
 
    4. What are the benefits/costs of this project?
 
    5. How does the project support department/college goals?
 
    6. How might this poroject impact current department services and goals?
 
 
   Present proposal to Department Team for evaluation/approval.  The evaluation
   should be based upon benefits outweighing costs.