{"id":100,"date":"2025-03-13T16:38:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T16:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/?page_id=100"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:46:52","slug":"program-sponsorship-governance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/program-sponsorship-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Sponsorship \/ Governance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We understand the effort to transform and transition MTSU\u2019s business processes into the cloud will require a significant amount of time and resources from many talented individuals across the university. The teams below are made up of university leaders with a deep understanding of MTSU\u2019s current processes and a vision for their future needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to the journey and thank you for your engagement commitment to moving MTSU forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/static-bundles.visme.co\/visme-embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"visme_d\"\n    class=\"wp-block-create-block-visme-block\"    data-title=\"Program Sponsorship \/ Governance\"\n    data-url=\"z4qxrnmx-program-sponsorship-governance\"\n    data-w=\"600\"px\n    data-h=\"555\"px\n><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Executive Sponsors will help champion the project and oversee high-level progress. This team will ensure the proper resources are available for a successful implementation, address any issues or risks that might impact the project, and make key business decisions along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;As the Executive Leadership: True Blue Fusion represents a pivotal step forward for the University, leveraging Oracle Cloud Fusion\u2019s modern, integrated platform to align with industry best practices. By automating workflows, improving data visibility, and enhancing cross-department collaboration, it optimizes key administrative processes\u2014freeing up time and resources to focus more effectively on our core mission: serving and supporting our students.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><em>\u2014<\/em> True Blue Fusion Executive Committee<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29b3cd7c wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/Byrnes-Mark-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Mark Byrnes\n\nUniversity Provost\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dr. Mark Byrnes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">University Provost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/exec\/#byrnes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Bio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Bales-Joe.jpg\" alt=\"William J. Bales\n\nVice President for University Advancement\" class=\"wp-image-438\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Bales-Joe.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Bales-Joe-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">William J. Bales<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Vice President for University Advancement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/exec\/#bales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Bio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/image-3.jpg\" alt=\"Yvette Clark\n\nVice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer\" class=\"wp-image-431\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/image-3.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/image-3-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Yvette Clark<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/exec\/#clark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Bio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/06\/Harpool-Drew.jpg\" alt=\"Drew Harpool\" class=\"wp-image-721\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/06\/Harpool-Drew.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/06\/Harpool-Drew-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/06\/Harpool-Drew-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/06\/Harpool-Drew-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/06\/Harpool-Drew-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Drew Harpool<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Interim Vice President for Business and Finance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/exec\/#harpool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Bio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/07\/Kelley-Danny.jpg\" alt=\"Danny Kelley\" class=\"wp-image-730\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/07\/Kelley-Danny.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/07\/Kelley-Danny-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/07\/Kelley-Danny-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/07\/Kelley-Danny-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Danny Kelley<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/exec\/#kelley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Bio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/AndrewOppmannfull-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Andrew Oppmann\n\nVice President for Marketing and Communications\" class=\"wp-image-434\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/AndrewOppmannfull-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/AndrewOppmannfull-683x1024-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Andrew Oppmann<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Vice President for Marketing and Communications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/exec\/#oppmann\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Bio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steering Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Steering Committee serves to set the project direction and identify project goals and success criteria. Members will work to secure resources, remove obstacles, address change readiness gaps, approve project deliverables, and review process changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29b3cd7c wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"153\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Cole.jpg\" alt=\"Becky Cole\" class=\"wp-image-450\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Becky Cole<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Resources<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/10\/Laura-Jent-1.jpg\" alt=\"Laura Jent\" class=\"wp-image-990\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/10\/Laura-Jent-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/10\/Laura-Jent-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Laura Jent<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Assistant Vice President for Human Resource Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-small-font-size\">&#8220;<em>The True Blue Fusion project will transform how Human Resources supports the university. By automating our processes such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee data tracking, we\u2019ll gain greater efficiency, accuracy, and insight. In HR, we will be able&nbsp; to focus more on strategic initiatives like attracting top talent and supporting employee growth.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Lebarts-Zach.jpg\" alt=\"Zach Lebarts, Assistant Vice President, Administrative &amp; Business Services.\" class=\"wp-image-703\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Lebarts-Zach.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Lebarts-Zach-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Lebarts-Zach-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Lebarts-Zach-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Lebarts-Zach-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Zach Lebarts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Assistant Vice President for Administration and Business Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-small-font-size\">&#8220;<em>The MTSU True Blue Fusion project, built on Oracle Cloud Fusion products, will revolutionize our procurement and contract processes by streamlining workflows, improving data accuracy, and enhancing collaboration. With faster approvals, digital signatures, and real-time insights, Oracle Cloud will drive efficiency, reduce costs, and allow us to better support the University&#8217;s mission.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/MaasLisa-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Maas\n\nAssociate Vice President for Enterprise Application Services\" class=\"wp-image-446\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/MaasLisa-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/MaasLisa-683x1024-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Lisa Maas<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Associate Vice President for Enterprise Application Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>\u201cThe True Blue Fusion project represents a pivotal step in our digital transformation journey, bringing greater agility, efficiency, and real-time insights across our operations. &nbsp;From a technical perspective, this move empowers us to modernize our systems, streamline core processes, and leverage advanced tools for faster, data-driven decision-making.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/10\/New-ORSP-director-1-web.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel McGinnis\" class=\"wp-image-997\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/10\/New-ORSP-director-1-web.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/10\/New-ORSP-director-1-web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/10\/New-ORSP-director-1-web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Rachel McGinnis<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Director of Research Services for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-6c9ca111 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Vaughter-Ronda.jpg\" alt=\"Ronda Vaughter, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services, University Advancement.\" class=\"wp-image-705\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Vaughter-Ronda.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Vaughter-Ronda-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Vaughter-Ronda-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Vaughter-Ronda-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/Vaughter-Ronda-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ronda Vaughter<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity 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It will modernize our operations, improve data transparency, streamline administrative tasks, eliminate manual work and redundancies helping us work more efficiently, and focus on the university\u2019s mission.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution Architects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each Solution Architect is responsible for overseeing the Workstream Leads within a particular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/oracle-project-glossary\/\">segment or workstream<\/a> of the project. 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