1. Request for Proposals (RFP) Implementation Planning
Strategic Technology Milestones
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Step 1
Stabilize Business Continuity
Lift & Shift Project
Strategic
Tech Plan
Go Forward
Study
Requirements
Functional
Technical
Efficiency
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Step 2 - ERP Principles
Readiness Assessment
Implementation Planning
May 5, 2011
Governor Signs 2HB1909 ERP Funding
The ERP Project naming contest had more than 700 entries. The selection committee selected ctcLink. It represents linking people with services and information. The contest winner was Aaron Parrott, Secretary Senior with the Adult Basic Skills program at Wenatchee Valley College. He won a $250 prize donated by the Trustees Association for Community and Technical Colleges.
June 2, 2008
Rehosting Project was Stopped
July 1, 2008
SBCTC Assumed System IT Responsibility
2012 Legislative Session $50M COP Approval
July 2011 ctcLink Formally Named

2. Strategic Technology Milestones
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Step 2
Implement Modern Systems
ctcLink Project
ctcLink Contract Negotiation
Gobal Design
Build
FirstLink Pilots
TCC & CCS
College Implementation Waves
September 10, 2012
Apparent Successful Vendors Announced
Executive Sponsorship Matters
Knowing the Requirements
Implementing too much at one time
Lack of Adoption
ISB Delegated Authority
October 30, 2012
Began Vendor Negotiation
January 18, 2013
Contract Signed with Ciber
March 2013
COP Bond Sale