The mission of the Scottsdale Community College Ocotillo Committee is to support the technological needs of the college. The responsibility of the committee is to develop and monitor a plan to establish priorities regarding the acquisition, maintenance, and support for use of technology at Scottsdale Community College. The plan:

• will be consistent with the Scottsdale Community College Mission Statement and Strategic Plan.
• must be flexible to allow for technological developments and for evolving needs.
• should specify an annual evaluation of technology at Scottsdale Community College in relation to standards across the United States, as well as student and employee satisfaction.

I. Instructional Technology - Dan Combellick

Instructional Technology is the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of products and processes for learning.

GOAL A: Instructional technology will be provided in all classrooms.

Objective 1: The current status of technology resources in each classroom will be determined.

Objective 2: Classrooms will have a minimum technology installation to include a networked computer, data/video projection system, VCR, overhead transparency projector and whiteboard.

Objective 3: A plan to upgrade existing classrooms to minimum technology standards will be developed.

Objective 4: Portable computers, projection systems, VCRs, screens, and other equipment will be available for check-out.

GOAL B: A center for the preparation of media materials will be established

Objective 1: Current support resources for the preparation of media materials will be reviewed.

Objective 2: A policy defining the resources and support available to faculty for the creation of instructional materials will be developed.

Objective 3: A process for the creation of instructional materials for faculty will be developed.

GOAL C: Distance learning opportunities will be provided for SCC students.

Objective 1: A subcommittee with cross-discipline representation will be created to develop a mission statement regarding the use of distance learning technologies.

Objective 2: Distance education offerings consistent with the mission statement will be developed.

 
GOAL D: The Institutional Research Office will provide resources to assist in evaluation and planning for instructional technology.

Objective 1: The types of reports and documentation available through the Institutional Research office will be identified.

II. Equipment and Software Allocations - Steve Mutz

GOAL A: A philosophy for allocation of computers, equipment and software to accommodate all instructional programs and support areas will be developed.

Objective 1: A mission statement will be prepared outlining the philosophy of equipment and software priorities.

GOAL B: A process for allocating computers, equipment and software to accommodate all instructional program and support areas will be developed and implemented.

Objective 1: The current system of allocation will be reviewed and evaluated.

Objective 2: A system of allocation with a feedback/evaluation component will be recommended.

Objective 3: Technology-related capital requests which relate to course competencies or support area function; and include a training plan, implementation plan, evidence of capability, and evidence that the level of technology is appropriate; will be given preference.

Objective 4: A process for re-allocating equipment and/or relocating classrooms to fully utilize existing technology related equipment will be developed.

Objective 5: An effort will be made to use common technology/software for common applications campus-wide.

Objective 6: An effort will be made to share site licenses and workstations between departments and divisions, for common technology needs.

 
GOAL C: Convenient access to technology for adjunct faculty will be provided.

Objective 1: The technology needs of the adjunct faculty will be determined.

Objective 2: Adequate technology will be provided for the adjunct faculty.

III. Maintenance, Upgrades and Security - 

GOAL A: A system will be developed to support the timely upgrade, maintenance and replacement of technology hardware and software.

Objective 1: A system will be developed to support the timely upgrade of technology hardware.

Objective 2: A system will be developed to support the timely upgrade of technology software.

Objective 3: A system will be developed to support the timely maintenance of technology hardware.

Objective 4: A system will be developed to support the timely maintenance of technology software.

Objective 5: A system will be developed to support the timely replacement of technology hardware.

Objective 6: A system will be developed to support the timely replacement of technology software.

IV. Training and Informing the Campus - Emma Walters

GOAL A: Appropriate training and support in the development and use of technology will be provided.

Objective 1: A fully developed and equipped training center will be established.

Objective 2: Training will be provided on new software, hardware, and classroom equipment.

Objective 3: Faculty and staff will be encouraged to take advantage of the training center.

Objective 4: Secretaries will be trained to an appropriate level of proficiency with SCC supported desktop software.

 
GOAL B: Updated information will be disseminated to the campus community in a timely manner.

Objective 1: A Technology Newsletter will inform the campus of what is happening with technology at SCC including training schedules, local seminars, conferences, new classrooms, etc.

Objective 2: More opportunities to demonstrate technology applications will be established, especially during the time just prior to the capital request deadline.

V. Student Services and Support Services - Yira Thorne

GOAL A: SCC will be in compliance with federal regulations related to technology and students with disabilities.

Objective 1: Appropriate computer technology assistance and/or access for students with disabilities will be provided throughout the campus. (including computer labs, writing labs, library, and equivalent off-campus locations).

GOAL B: All Student Services and Support Services departments will have electronic access to required off-campus services

Objective 1: Financial Aid personnel will be provided with electronic access to appropriate federal agencies.

Objective 2: Career Guidance software which monitors current career and job market information, will be upgraded annually.

Objective 3: The Veterans Services Office will be electronically linked to the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Objective 4: The SCC student information/advisement system will be integrated with the Arizona University systems to improve advisement of students.

           Goal C:  Technology will be updated in Student Services areas to provide a level of service expected by students and the college.

                 Objective 1.  Department managers and budget allocators will take necessary steps to secure needed technology in student services areas; including Veterans Affairs, Adult Re-Entry Services, Marketing/Public Relations, Financial Aid, Honors Program, Admissions and Records, Athletics, Couseling, Student Activities, High School Outreach, Advisement, College Safety, Career Planning & Placement, International Education, American Indian Programs, Senior Adult Education, and The Child Enrichment Center.
 

GOAL D: Student Services information will be accessible through electronic means.

Objective 1: One or more centrally-located Electronic Information centers will be provided for easy access to Student Services information.

Objective 2: The feasibility of a complete directory assistance service (via the SCC home page) will be evaluated.

Objective 3: Students will be able to apply for admission, drop/add, pay fees, confirm their schedule, request a transcript, view their student account, apply for financial aid, and check their financial aid status (with appropriate security) via electronic access.

Objective 4: An electronic bulletin board, with timely Student Services news flashes, will be accessible via the web site.

 
GOAL E: Student access to technology in Student Service areas will be increased.

 
Objective 1: The Testing Center will have adequate workstations and licenses to accommodate computerized testing needs.

Objective 2: The rules and policies regarding educational computer use will be posted at all student access points.

Objective 3: Technological "blocking" to prevent misuse of computer workstations and of accessed information will be investigated.

Objective 4: A centralized computer lab will be established for students under the direction of Student Services departments.

VI. Campus Infrastructure - John Silvester

GOAL A: SCC facilities (classrooms, labs, offices, etc.) will be wired for network access.

Objective 1: A schedule will be established for the wiring of facilities.

GOAL B: Policies and procedures will be implemented for infrastructure (voice and data) maintenance, including "adds", "moves", and "changes".

Objective 1: Necessary steps to evaluate and complete adds, moves and changes will be determined.