The Penn Technology Investment Committee (PTIC) is made up of a cross-section of senior administrators from across the University. Its purpose is to elevate conversation about IT investments, organization, value, and strategy to a higher level, positioning Penn for the future of IT.
Committee Goals
- Position Penn for the future of IT
- Develop models for sustaining “common good” infrastructure
- Drive higher value from our investments in technology at Penn
- Promote operational effectiveness and efficiency in IT
- Focus resources on highest value and innovation for Schools/Centers
- Foster shared governance of IT financial decisions
- Make better economic decisions for the University as a whole at the School/Center financial leader level
- Reduce friction between Schools, Centers, and ISC
- Minimize complexity of chargeback model
Initiatives
On the ISC service pages, services receiving PTIC funding are indicated in the Funding section.
Benefits
On the ISC service pages, services receiving PTIC funding are indicated in the Funding section.
Services Affected
On the ISC service pages, services receiving PTIC funding are indicated in the Funding section.
FAQs
What is PTIC?
PTIC stands for the Penn Technology Investment Committee. The committee is made up of a cross section of senior administrators charged with evaluating the IT funding model and making recommendations for the future.
PTIC stands for the Penn Technology Investment Committee. The committee is made up of a cross section of senior administrators charged with evaluating the IT funding model and making recommendations for the future.
PTIC stands for the Penn Technology Investment Committee. The committee is made up of a cross section of senior administrators charged with evaluating the IT funding model and making recommendations for the future.
PTIC stands for the Penn Technology Investment Committee. The committee is made up of a cross section of senior administrators charged with evaluating the IT funding model and making recommendations for the future.
PTIC stands for the Penn Technology Investment Committee. The committee is made up of a cross section of senior administrators charged with evaluating the IT funding model and making recommendations for the future.
Why was this shift in funding made?
ISC billing models have evolved over many decades, starting at a time when technology was emerging, and clients could opt-in or out of services that today have become core to our institution. This created complexities and associated expenses around billing, cost recovery, and reconciliation. In an effort to reduce this complexity, the committee determined which services should be provided as core services in a standardized and consistent manner for all of Penn (defined as “common good” services) and recommended those be funded through the allocated cost pool.
When are these changes taking place?
These changes went into effect July 01, 2019.
Who do I contact?
Please contact your local Business Administrator or Financial Administrator for more information on org level budgetary impact or Nicole Tomlinson (nicolet@upenn.edu) in the Budget Office who will work with you to ensure a full understanding of the transition and the projected impact at a school or center level. Should you have ISC service related questions, please contact ISC Client Care at help@isc.upenn.edu.