Instructional and Technology Resources

Instructional Computing Services

Program Director or Chairperson: Kats Gustafson

Program Description: Instructional and Technology Resources include Instructional Computing Services (ICS), Technology Planning, Tutoring, Distance Education, Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL), and the Student Educational Technology Lab (SETL).

Activity #1: Hire new Network Specialist

Expected Benefit: Support and maintenance of growing technology infrastructure

Activity #2: Procure technology resources to aid in systems administration of instructional computing.

Expected Benefit: Implementation of software metering, software patch deployment and installation will enable labs to save time and money.

Activity #3: Develop a plan for the maintenance and support of the Technology Center.

Expected Benefit: Faculty, staff and students will have access to technology resources.

2003 – 2004 Accomplishments

• The title of the Distance Ed Manual has been changed to Guidelines for Good Practice and has been posted on the web under Faculty and Staff.
  
• A timeline for the transition of labs into the Tech Center has been developed and circulated among stakeholders.
  
• A staffing request has been submitted to the Staffing Committee after consultation with Information Systems and Administrative & Technology Advisory Council.