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2003-2008 Technology Plan: Fall 2005 Update The Technology Council, a thirteen-member planning and oversight committee, establishes campus technology priorities and charts a course for their successful implementation. In addition, the Technology Council forwards recommendations to the provost and vice president of finance and management regarding allocation of the student technology fee and Student Computing Access Program (SCAP) funding, and advises E. H. Butler Library and Computing and Technology Services on their respective operational budgets. The council receives recommendations from the Academic Technology Advisory Committee (ATAC) and the Administrative Information Technology Advisory Committee (AITAC). The council is currently coordinating implementation of the far-reaching 2003-2008 technology plan (available here) developed during spring 2003. The five-year plan reflects eight major goals, including: § Develop a process for continuous review and alignment of technology goals in accordance with the campus strategic plan. § Implement assessment of student computing laboratories, technology enhanced classrooms, and related initiatives. § Create and maintain an infrastructure to support campus technology. § Use technology to enhance campus communication. § Focus on a commitment to electronic learning. § Develop more technology support services for faculty, staff, and students. § Make the Web a vehicle of comparative advantage. As of September 2005 the Technology Council reports progress as follows: Assessment The Technology Council has
developed assessment criteria for campus facilities, including student computer
labs, Smart classrooms, and desktop computer replacement, as well as each
technology goal. Software that audits lab hardware and software usage will be
pilot-tested in 2005-2006. Wireless In September 2004, wireless Internet access and public plug-in ports were added to StudyQuad, E. H. Butler Library's new late-night study lounge. In addition, wireless access points have been installed in the Campbell Student Union’s Fireside Lounge, Commuter Lounge, and Assembly Hall. Library wireless access will be expanded during fall 2005. Infrastructure Smart classroom implementation and upgrades are being phased in steadily. There are now 29 smart classrooms. More than 35 student computer lab upgrades were completed in the past two years. Faculty and staff e-mail box space was tripled in summer 2004 and was increased for this fall by over 500% to 100 MB. Barracuda SPAM blocking software was installed in spring 2005. Funding for the faculty/staff computer replacement cycle has been identified and the process was begun for faculty equipment last year. The SABRE system, which currently offers online registration and grading, is live. Undergraduate admissions is expected to be implemented in spring 2006. Increasing Communication The Daily e-mail was implemented in August 2004. The new faculty and staff e-mail newsletter has successfully centralized the former multitude of campuswide e-mail. E-learning
A vision for electronic learning was developed in early 2004. The Adult Education masters program was registered with the state as a completely online program. There are also 3 graduate certificate programs online. Two new fully online courses were developed as well as 14 hybrid or blended courses. Several faculty members offer courses through the SUNY Learning Network. ANGEL has been chosen as the new course management system. By January 2006 Blackboard will be phased out and all classes will be on ANGEL. The
Web In March 2004, the campus rolled out eight department and office templates. In September 2004, the official college site was redesigned and loaded into a content management system. The new site design, based on data gathered from extensive user testing, was redeveloped to enhance campus communication. See the Technology Planning Web pages for more information about the Technology Council and technology planning. Technology
Fee/SCAP Allocation Process 2005-2006 Timetable
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