A determination of benefits should focus on whether the strategies proposed will result in an affordable, feasible and, effective Facultywide communication system within the next year. The communications strategy should encourage staff, students and faculty members to use electronic technology to access and share information. The Strategy should provide helpful guidelines to ensure appropriate connectivity. The Facultywide computer communications architecture must continue to be constantly redeveloped to acquire, or develop information and communication with a flexible and adaptive system. Connectivity is defined in our Faculty as a communications infrastructure that will provide access and exchange of Faculty information needed by staff, faculty and students, as well as members in our community.
Communications can take the form of paper publications or electronic linkages.
The following communications strategy is a game plan for defining and implementing such a communications infrastructure. We not only await the future, we create it. Integrate our efforts with those of others in the university and our community by demonstrating a willingness to work together. Challenge the status quo, embracing the diverse perspectives necessary to create new paradigms, while respecting and honouring the best of our traditions. Embrace the opportunity to learn.