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Status Updates

IT Centralization is a phased effort to streamline and unify IT support across campus. The goal is to improve service, reduce duplications, and better support the university’s long-term goals.

                                ITS Centralization Status Timeline                               

Centralization Phases Timeline: Phase 1- Discovery & Planning. Phase 2- Transition to ITS. Phase 3- Operations & Continuous Improvement.

 

# of Units in Phase: 3 # of Units in Phase: 5 # of Units in Phase: 12
Units & ITS collaborate to review staffing, discuss duties, and finalize a tailored support model. Actively transitioning into ITS.  The centralized IT support model is now in active operation as of July 1, 2026.  IT support teams work together to address road bumps and adjust.

 

Building a Comprehensive Support Structure

LSU ITS is building a support framework that balances comprehensive IT services with specialized departmental needs, using research-based methodology.

Regional Support Model

  • Academic Region 1
  • Academic Region 2
  • Administration Region 
  • Student Life & Academic Region 3

Building the Model

Why are these grouped regions together?

These areas share similar characteristics with one another include things such as:

  • Number of users/devices
  • Types of support required
  • Existing teams and/or locations

What will support look like?

Local Support Team
  • Dedicated Team to provide your day-to-day support
  • Ensures continued local IT presence for support
Regional Management and Coordination
  • This is where the queue is managed and support can be coordinated
  • Coordinates “Surge Support” for the region for special events or needs while ensuring local support is maintained