TerpEngage Intake Form

Thank you for your interest in TerpEngage services offered by the Division of IT at The University of Maryland.


Please answer the questions below as thoroughly as possible. Once received, your project/request information will be reviewed, and you will be contacted by a member of the TerpEngage team to discuss next steps. If you have questions about this form, please contact Jesam Ikpi at jikpi@umd.edu.

Is this project the result of a state or federal mandate?*

Who will support the project and ensure necessary resources are available (i.e. Executive Committee Members)?

Sponsor's priority*

Please indicate the Sponsor's priority for this project.

Who will be responsible for the execution and successful completion of the project (i.e. Division of IT, Office of Provost, etc.)?

What are the key goals of the project?

What is the problem or situation that initially led the unit/department/group to consider this project?



What is missing from the solution that is currently in place to address the problem?



What are the benefits or the expected value to be delivered by the project? (measurable whenever possible)

What other units/departments/groups would be impacted either positively or negatively by project?

Please identify at least one alternative service, software, or platform to Salesforce and explain why that alternative does not meet your project needs. Consider factors like cost, data management, efficiency, and overall fit for your project.


The discovery of at least one alternative is required for project consideration.

If you have a document that compares the alternatives explored, please upload here as well.

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How many systems would need to interact with the new Salesforce solution?

What is your desired delivery date for the project?

What are the critical timeline drivers for this project and the associated dates? (e.g., policy changes, blackout windows, deadlines)

Please list all UMD units/departments/groups you anticipate will be involved in this project. Be as specific as possible.

Does the project have an estimated or actual budget approved by the leadership of your functional unit? If so, indicate budget amount below.

Is there anything else you think we should know about your project?