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TAC Role and Mission Statement

Mission:

  • To promote a college environment that optimizes the use of technology tools and resources in achieving the College's Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan.

Role:

  • To provide comprehensive, institution-based technology recommendations to the Executive Staff
  • To provide to Executive Staff recommendations on the implementation of identified technology needs
  • To evaluate technology plans or projects in relationship to their contribution to the institution as a whole
  • To establish and encourage support of technical standards and policies where desirable
  • To review and comment on technology acquisition and/or implementation that impacts the operation of the college

Strategies:

  • Obtain a college wide perspective on the application of technology via technology forums, visits to other campuses, conference attendance, and other training opportunities
  • Provide annual reports to Executive Staff regarding technology issues, including
    • trends and directions
    • campus infrastructure and network
    • desktop replacement
    • other topics as requested
  • Create and monitor working groups to conduct research, evaluate and
    recommend technology standards:
    • Review employee desktop hardware and software standards semi-annually
    • Develop other standards as needed
  • Identify members of the campus community to conduct research and report on emerging technology tools and resources
  • Establish a review and comment process which aids departments in the acquisition and implementation of new technology
  • Continue to support campus wide technology initiatives (Passport)
  • Increase our individual and collective knowledge regarding emerging technologies and their potential application at the college

 

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last updated 30 August 2007
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Nancy Kent 206.878.3710 x4320
Tim Wrye 206.878.3710 x3790