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E-Business Resource Group

E-Business Proposal Submissions

E-Business proposals should be sent to the attention of John Bell at jbell@bc.pitt.edu or via campus mail at 160 Thackeray Hall. E-Business Proposals should include the following:
  • Description of the activity, including details of “what” and “how”
  • Financial evaluation, including detailed costing data and funding options (e.g. sponsors or advertisers)
  • Explanation of how the unit intends to advertise or communicate new service
  • Contract with vendor (if applicable)
  • Description and specifications for technology
  • Look and feel of tool on web (what page will look like, etc.)
  • Benefits of proposed activity (financial and operational)
  • Explanation of how activity supports
    • Institutional goals
    • Unit goals
  • Listing of any other options/vendors considered for activity
  • Explanation of the customer base and a description of the distribution channels to be used
  • Performance standards
Note: The Provost’s Office will determine what additional or differing supporting information is required for academic proposals.

The E-Business Resource Group will respond with an initial evaluation within fourteen business days of receiving the proposal.

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