Research brings dollars into the state and solutions to society s problems. Research productivity is dependent on access to technological tools, to information and to colleagues. The most essential research tool today is access to very large amounts of network bandwidth. Increased administrative productivity, as well as improved levels of service, can be obtained through office automation, data warehousing, web-based access to information and a variety of other technical solutions proposed in this plan. An important caveat in the relationship between technology and productivity is that, while technology has the potential to improve service quality and quantity, it does not reduce costs.
Every institution has plans to increase the integration of new technologies into instruction.
Both on-campus and remote courses are evolving as new techniques and delivery methods are incorporated. Courses will be delivered via the interactive video, ITFS, satellite, TV, videotape, desktop video, and the World Wide Web to a variety of locations. The goal is to provide online educational opportunities to students throughout the state regardless of their location or schedule. Increase Access to Student Services. A number of services are already available online, such as library access and web-based student registration.