The development of 3-year information system strategic plan (ISSP) for private higher education institution in the province of Capiz (2019-2022)

Abstract

This project study aims to develop a 3-Year Information System Strategic Plan (ISSP) for Private Higher Education Institution in the Province of Capiz for SY 2019 - 2022. The methodology used in formulating ISSP was business-driven approach using Strategic Assessment Model. Strategic alignment between the IT/IS strategies with the business strategies of the Institution is important in order to become competitive and achieve the strategic business goals of the institution. Qualitative and quantitative data gathering techniques was utilized in this study that includes review of the institution’s overall strategy framework, assessment of users’ IT needs and problems, IT competencies, participation in strategic planning meetings and presentation of results to decision-makers. As a result of this study which is a comprehensive 3-Year ISSP for the Private HEI, four major IT/IS strategic initiatives were recommended need to be prioritized: strengthen the IT Services provider of the Institution by creating an Institutionalized IT Services Division, organize an IS development team that will do the in-house IS development of the integrated Information Systems critical to the business operation of the institution, allocate source of fund to finance the IT/IS strategic initiatives of the institution and lastly, rehabilitate a centrally manage and controlled IT network infrastructure of the institution.