Objectives Gather and analyze relevant information annually. Actions Instructional and Information Technology Department shall provide an annual report at the end of each fiscal year to the Dean and the Budget Committee. The report shall include inventory of computing resources, including type of CPU's and printers, an inventory of and key information about other peripherals, such as scanners, multimedia projectors, etc., an inventory of installed, supported software, including version numbers, and a list of newly purchased and surplused instructional technology equipment. As a part of the budget development process, Business Services will provide the Dean and Budget Committee with a summary of computer-related budget items requested by departments. Address the identified needs.
Actions Identify opportunities to enhance resources that fall outside of the budget cycle.
Seek external support whenever possible to achieve objectives. In budget planning and administration, recognize that computing needs will require an annual commitment of funds, rather than a sporadic effort. Anticipate periodic peripheral upgrades that will require an annual commitment of funds. Anticipate periodic software upgrades that will require an annual commitment of funds. Pursue funding for replacement of student lab computing equipment such that equipment is no more than 5 years old.