Technology Planning Committee

Charge:

Through review and discussion, establish a uniform and integrated structure for considering information technology matters in order to advise the President and the College Council in making strategic management decisions involving information technology. This includes technology recommendations from other college committees and/or campus groups affecting the college as a whole.

Responsibilities:

• Document and assess the current state of technology utilization and staffing.
• Assist the college in developing a strategic technology plan.
• Review and make recommendations on strategic planning for the college’s information technology resources.
• Identify, prioritize, and recommend areas for expansion, access, and maintenance of technology utilization to enhance instructional programs,student services, and the management of the college.
• Identify, prioritize, and recommend both on-going and specialized training needs for maximum utilization of technological resources.
• Identify, prioritize, and recommend staffing for technology usage.
• Collect, evaluate, prioritize, and recommend technology proposals for implementation.
• Recommend funding strategies and priorities for technology spending
• Advise the District Technology Committee about the information technology needs and concerns of Laney College; receive and provide regular reports from the District Technology Committee, review and respond as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Distance Education Committee to support faculty and students with technology needs.