2023 UIT Annual Report
Stanford University IT delivers leading-edge technology that enables our faculty, students, and staff to make the world a better place.
At our core, we provide excellent IT support that enables our mission of teaching, learning, research, and patient care. We provide an environment and culture that fosters innovation, which underpins Stanford’s DNA. We invest in extraordinary people who bring a diversity of experiences, thought, and community spirit to University IT.
As technologists, designers, architects, and communicators, we put forward bold plans to increase the connectivity and resilience of the Stanford community.
Who we are
University IT (UIT) comprises 730+ people across eight units.
What we believe in
The community we serve
Faculty
Staff
(University, Stanford Medicine, and SLAC)
Students
Alumni
Postdocs
Non-student residents
Stanford UIT makes the world a better place.
What we do
Improve Faculty and Researcher Experience
We strive to deliver business processes, information systems, and high-performance computing services that meet the high expectations of Stanford faculty and researchers.
Create a Seamless Digital Journey for Students
We aim to provide technology and support services that create a seamless digital journey from application to graduation.
Enhance Stanford Medicine User Experience
We collaborate with our Stanford Medicine partners to smooth digital boundaries for faculty, clinicians, staff, and students between Stanford University and Stanford Medicine.
Safeguard Stanford's Data
We must continually evolve and enhance our security posture by investing in capabilities that protect against cyber threats while minimizing friction for users.
Advance Campus Resilience
We uphold our responsibility to ensure Stanford’s technical infrastructure and support services are efficient, resilient, and scalable both on-campus and online.
By the numbers
Please note that the information in this section is a best estimate in certain cases from calendar year 2023.
These numbers are intended to provide a general overview and should not be interpreted as exact values.
2023 highlights
Modern app simplifies device compliance, streamlines registration
Digital course content guide tackles accessibility challenges
Researchers meet Carina, Stanford's private cloud compute environment for high-risk data
Classics Ph.D. candidate and data science scholar receives inaugural UIT fellowship
Innovative IT website offers fresh approach to supporting students
Updated platform offers agile and feature-rich digital asset management
Stanford directory integrates name pronunciation feature to promote inclusion
Where we’re going
UIT Priority Initiatives
(PY2024-2025 priorities to be published soon)
Learn more about UIT's top priorities and associated projects.
Business Affairs Strategic Goals & Initiatives (2024-25)
The Business Affairs strategic goals and principle initiatives page is restricted only to members of the Business Affairs organization.
Campus IT Plan
The Campus IT Plan, which provides a collective view of technology improvement strategies and planned efforts to serve the Stanford community.
