In this context, technology refers to computers, software, microchip-managed devices, instructional and laboratory equipment, telecommunications, networking infrastructure, computer peripherals, and copying equipment. Technology planning is required at both operational unit and campus levels, and annual budget requests reflect these plans.
Operational unit means any administrative entity with an operational plan and a budget.
The technology plans complement other planning including the SPSU Strategic Plan and annual operational plans. The operational unit technology plan must be updated in November of each odd-numbered year. Forms to facilitate planning are distributed by the CIO in the preceding July. The campus technology plan is then updated in December. Upon request, the Division of Information Technology and the Center for Instructional Technology will advise the operational units in the development of such plans and in the review of these plans by the vice president of that unit.