The Technology Optimization Project for Educational Data (TOP-ED) is an initiative that seeks to modernize, optimize, and coordinate technology solutions for managing curriculum, student assessments, and faculty evaluations at UICOM. It includes the domains of technology and business process as well as the supporting organizational structure and skills development to help the campuses better align with one another and with the University and UI system.

Projects and Timeline

APRIL 2025

Finalize Decision and Award Bid

  • Request best and final offer from Vendor(s)
  • Select vendor
  • OBFS & DEI to approve decision
  • OBFS Bid is awarded
  • OBFS notifies vendor
  • 14-day grace period

MAY 2025

Announce Decision

  • Communicate decision with key stakeholders
  • Communicate decision to UI COM community
  • Publish decision on TOP-ED website

Vendor Procurement & Contracting

  • Begin Procurement process
  • Engage with Vendor on contracting and implementing expectations