LYNX Team

The LYNX Team is composed of individuals who have a high level of responsibility in the LYNX administrative system.  The purpose of the Team is to collaborate and coordinate efforts as well as discuss, reveiw, advocate and implement changes and improvements to the various business processes.

The LYNX Team is under the direction of the Associate VP of Information Technology and the Information Technology Advisory Council (ITAC).  In addition, the Team may also advise Deans, Directors and other University administrative personnel on the development of effective business processes utilizing the LYNX and eWeber systems.

Team Charge 

• Coordination of business processes and data
• Review and propose enhancements, modifications and interfaces
• Generate, review and update the LYNX Operating Calendar
• Coordinate and communicate software and hardware upgrades, maintenance and fixes
• Coordinate and facilitate campus communication in the event of LYNX and eWeber problems

Operational Policy

• Each decision made by the Team should review the impact on all other entities using or depending on the LYNX system
• Each decision made by the Team should review the cost or resource allocation for implementation.

Team Membership by Department

Membership on the LYNX Team is determined by the respective vice president (or unit administrator).  Recommendations are made with consideration for balanced representation from departmental users of the various administrative systems.  Members represent the needs of all administrative and academic administrative users.  Members serve staggered three-year terms and may be reappointed.  New members begin their term of service on July 1.

Number                                Department
Co-Chair          IT Resource Manager
Co-Chair          A functional user at the Director level
Four (4)           Members from Information Technology (Database Administration,  
                      System & Network Management or Customer Support)
Four (4)           Members from Administrative Services (Financial Services, HR,
                      Payroll, Cashiering, Purchasing or Facilities Management)
Four (4)           Members from Enrollment Services (Registration, Admissions,
                      Financial Aid, Academic Advisement Center or Lynx Analyst)
One (1)            Member from Institutional Research
One (1)            Member from Continuing Education (support & WSU Online)
One (1)            Member from Alumni/Development
One (1)            Member from Student Affairs    
Two (2)            Faculty members using WSU Online
One (1)            Student appointed by WSUSA
One (1)            Member from Internal Audit (Ex-officio)
One (1)            Member from SunGard SCT (Ex-officio)

Team Membership by Name and Term