UBIT Strategic Pillars At-a-Glance

People

blue pillar.

Develop a workforce of experts by fostering a thriving, inclusive, collaborative, and resilient organizational culture that supports professional growth, engagement, and a strong sense of shared purpose.

Partnership

teal pillar.

Build and sustain collaborative partnerships that align UB-wide IT resources and initiatives with the university’s overarching goals, ensuring that technology investments deliver institutional impact through intentional planning, efficient resource allocation, and continuous value optimization.

Experience

bronze pillar.

Enhance the university experience by delivering a resilient, inclusive, and adaptive digital ecosystem that prioritizes exceptional customer service and ensures technology is accessible, customer-focused, and responsive to the evolving needs of the UB community.

Innovation

dark turquoise pillar.

Position UBIT as a catalyst for transformative innovation by harnessing artificial intelligence and strategic technology initiatives to advance UB’s mission in research, education, community impact, and institutional excellence.

Security

salmon-colored pillar.

Cultivate a university-wide shared responsibility for cybersecurity and privacy that promotes innovation and usability while safeguarding the University at Buffalo and its people.

Data

powder blue pillar.

Drive a university-wide data strategy through targeted investments in systems, governance, and stakeholders that enable insight, informed decisions, innovation, and institutional impact.