Technology Planning @ Otis

Technology Planning is organized and overseen by an "Technology Steering Committee" comprised of the three leaders of main technology areas at the College. Each leaders organizes a "Focus Group" with set membership and seeks to involve appropiate representative to help plan, evaluate, and oversee technology initiatives and programs. Twice a year, the entire Otis Community is invited to a "State of Technology Meeting" where the "Executive Technology Committee" reports and solicits input.

Instructional Technology Focus Group is led by Sue Maberry, the Director of the Library and Instructional Technology. It is comprised of representatives of academic departments as well as appropriate staff. The group is charged with planning, evaluating, and supporting efforts to provide and implement appropriate technology to achieve the educational mission, including web-enhanced instructional technologies in both liberal arts and studio classes as well as related faculty development, training, and support.

Academic Technology Focus Group is led by Felipe Gutierrez, Director of Academic Computing. It is comprised of representatives of academic departments as well as appropriate staff. The group is charged with ensuring adequate classroom, lab and technology support facilities at all campus sites and with equipping all open labs and classrooms with appropriate technology to achieve the educational goals.

Administrative Technology Focus Group is led by the Chief Information Officer. It is comprised of representatives from all major administrative office. The Group meets at least twice a year a whole. There are a number of working groups established with very specific charges and deliverables that will meet as often as necessary, but at least three times a semester.

Academic Representation in Technology Planning at Otis
The Academic Assembly and Department Chairs assigns representatives to participate in Technology Planning at Otis. The commitment is for 6 meetings per year. Each representative will be assigned to both of the Academic and Instructional Focus Groups, making the membership for both the virtually identical (with the exception being the staff positions). The Academic Representatives meet together 4 times a year to discuss issues and business (two each year for each of area) PLUS attend the 2 general "State of Technology Meetings for a total of 6 meetings a year. The meetings are set in advance by the Group leaders so that the schedules can be accomvodated. Meeting Dates:

October 2

November 6

~~December 2~~ Cancelled

March 5

April 9

May 14

"State of Otis Technology Meeting Dates 2008-09
The entire Otis Community is invited.

December 2, 2008

May 14, 2009

Technology Planning Documents

Steering Committee Description

Instructional Technology Focus Group