Division of Information Technology
UW–Madison’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is the principal locus of the university’s IT operations.
DoIT’s approximately 550 staff provide IT services & support to more than 25,000 faculty and staff, and to nearly 50,000 students.
Here you can find information about DoIT’s focus areas, departments and people as well as some notable initiatives and interesting numbers in the world of DoIT.
Focus areas
DoIT is organized into 4 areas of focus: university mission, core services, enterprise and information security services, and business services. Click below to see details on the departments and leaders in each area.
University mission
University mission departments support the teaching, research and outreach mission of the university.
Core services
Core services departments form the backbone for all university technology operations.
Enterprise & information security services
2 departments provide services that support the enterprise business systems and cybersecurity operations of the division.
Business services
3 departments provide services that support the business operations of the division.
Notable DoIT initiatives
Information Technology project portfolio
This collection of DoIT internal and university collaborative projects charts a new course for information technology at UW–Madison.
Women in Information Technology
UW Women in IT (WIT) develops strategies to improve the recruitment, retention and advancement of women working in IT on campus.
Information Technology governance
Information Technology (IT) governance gives formal structure and process to IT decision-making about priorities, policies, budgets and effectiveness.
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News
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Let’s talk about IT Federation: Clearing up common misconceptions
It’s natural to have questions or preconceived ideas about a new program or initiative. See what’s actually changing — and what isn’t — as we head into Phase 2.
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Learn@UW newsletter, week of May 29
Cidi Labs summer training for UDOIT and DesignPLUS, updated information on Engage’s new eReader, and several events hosted by CTLM.
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May 29: No Virtual Office Hours
All are encouraged to virtually attend the IT Professionals Conference instead. Registration is free and will remain open through the end of the conference.
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MyUW Forward project update: Phased rollout starts fall 2026
The new MyUW experience will be available to select groups starting in November 2026, with full transition planned for summer 2027.
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UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness & Competency’
The effort, which supports a number of campus priorities, will focus on a people-centered approach to guide thoughtful use of artificial intelligence on campus.
