The fourth phase of the research portion of the technology plan should be institutional research. They should look at the existing processes and how those processes will change with the implementation of technology. The committee should look at the management structure, both formal and informal. Know and understand, realistically, how to go about instituting change. The advancement of technology transcends turf issues.
Technology affects everyone, universally, across campus and community.
The more people who are involved in the planning process, the easier the transition will be. And finally the committee should look at curricular and retention issues. It should also understand how those changes will affect the quality of education the students will be receiving. The last thing the committee needs to research before beginning the actual planning phase of their job is resources. They need to know both long and short-term budgetary plans.