Focus areas
DoIT is organized into four areas of focus: University Mission, Core Services, Enterprise & 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
Two DoIT departments provide services that support the enterprise business systems and cybersecurity operations of the Division.
Business Services
Three DoIT departments provide services that support the business operations of the Division.
Notable DoIT Initiatives
IT initiatives & major upgrades
This collection of DoIT internal and university collaborative projects charts a new course for information technology at UW–Madison.
Women in IT
UW Women in IT (WIT) develops strategies to improve the recruitment, retention and advancement of women working in IT on campus.
IT Governance
IT Governance gives formal structure and process to IT decision-making about priorities, policies, budgets and effectiveness.
DoIT by the numbers
2,053
Faculty served by DoIT
16,321
University employees served by DoIT
41,150+
Students served by DoIT
~700
The number of DoIT employees
$100m
DoIT’s annual budget
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Latest DoIT news & posts
Waking Up To 2021
Perspectives from Chief Information Security Officer Bob Turner: When we woke up on Jan 1, we still had many of the same problems we faced in 2020. Where we go from here is up to us. Continue Reading Waking Up To 2021
Student Affairs Honors DoIT Teams For Online SOAR, Wiscard Efforts
It was a big hurdle: How can we give incoming Badgers the best possible orientation experience—not to mention issue new students their all-important Wiscards—all without students coming to campus? Continue Reading Student Affairs Honors DoIT Teams For Online SOAR, Wiscard Efforts
Cybersecurity Forward, With A COVID Twist
This year’s event offered 15 webinars with technical, strategic and practical information on how you and your organization can be more cybersecure. Missed out? You can watch the presentations at any time. Continue Reading Cybersecurity Forward, With A COVID Twist
What’s On The Horizon In Cybersecurity At UW–Madison?
Cybersecurity training for faculty, staff and students will look a little different next year as the Office of Cybersecurity continues its full-court press to protect our information, systems and data. Continue Reading What’s On The Horizon In Cybersecurity At UW–Madison?
Key Players In Cybersecurity Initiatives Honored at Cybersecurity Awareness Month Event
For their wide-ranging efforts to protect UW–Madison’s cyberspace and take proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity, 10 university employees received honors. Continue Reading Key Players In Cybersecurity Initiatives Honored at Cybersecurity Awareness Month Event