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Introduction

Villanova is propelled by its 10 year strategic plan, Rooted. Restless.

Technology is an important enabler of the plan’s aspirations including..

• Advancing innovative teaching and learning
• Creating dynamic research and scholarship opportunities
• Propelling Villanovans on a path of lifelong success
• Strengthening our foundation through modernized technologies
• Committing to enhanced dialogue across the community
• Operational sustainability and ability to thrive

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Why TechNova

While there is much to be proud of, Villanova’s digital capabilities must leap forward.

Developed in collaboration with the Villanova community, this planÌýwill create new capabilities and modernized services to support students, faculty, and staff.

This plan aims to advance the use of technology to enhance - not replace - personal interaction, while providing students and faculty equitable access to technologies to enhance learning and research.

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Community-Driven Approach

TechNova 2026 was created in strong partnership with the Villanova community.

• One Advisory Committee of students, faculty, and staff.
• Six Strategic Working Groups of faculty and staff across campus.
• Four Community Focus Groups of faculty, staff, and students.
• Nearly 300 campus faculty, staff, and students invited to participate.

Similarly, implementing the plan depends upon a deep partnership between the IT team and the academic and administrative divisions we serve. Success requires that we strengthen pathways of communication and collaboration moving forward.

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Strategic Goals

TechNova 2026 consists of four overarching strategic goals. You can find more details for these goals by visiting the TechNova 2026: Strategic Goals section.
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Goal #1:ÌýEnable Exceptional Student Experiences

Support technologies that enable faculty and staff to provide students with exceptional experiences inside and outside the classroom.

Goal #2:ÌýExpand Support for Research and Scholarship

Enhance availability and expand support for the use of technology in faculty and student research and scholarship.

Goal #3:ÌýFacilitate Digital Processes and Data-Informed Decisions

Enable digital process, data informed decisions and high quality, cost effective, and scalable university administrative operations.

Goal #4: Pursue IT Operational Excellence

Foster IT operational excellence by maintaining secure, reliable, and user-centered services.