Question OPCH-01

Do you have a documented and currently followed change management process (CMP)?

Standard Guidance

EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here

Answering "NO"

Describe current plans to implement a change management process.

Answering "YES"

Summarize your current change management process.

Reason for Question

The lack of a change management program is indicative of immature program processes. Snswers to this question can provide insight into how well their responses (on the HECVAT) represent their actual environment(s).

Follow-Up Inquiries

If a weak response is given to this answer, response scrutiny should be increased. Questions about configuration management, system authority, and documentation are appropriate.

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