The group discussed how to develop the required training in an expeditious manner. The group discussed the elements needed to create a successful training program. If suitable facilities can be identified by the Colleges, he committed funding to provide equipment and network connections to support a training program by the beginning of fall semester. Training Requirements . The Training Survey results presented in this meeting provide the basis for initial training offerings, with the understanding for the need for addition introductory offerings.
Additional work needs to be done to provide an estimate of the number of sessions to offer.
Availability of qualified trainers was not considered to be a problem. Funding is available through the State . Juan Vazquez reminded the group that the funding currently provided by the State for Technology Staff Development was for one time training. An on-going training program is required to sustain the skills required to utilize technology effectively in Peralta Community College District. He suggested that the Technology Advisory Committee should take that responsibility to make that recommendation to the Chancellor and Presidents.