Classroom technology improvements and standardization Maintain and update existing technology to meet the development of innovative instructional practices. Develop standards that are broad enough to foster innovation but narrow enough to be able to support. The technology department has continued to improve existing classrooms in addition to adding several new computer labs (i.e. FA-8, B-5, SE-46, STEM Aera). Additionally, has been a large influx of iPads for instructional use. Develop new methods and procedures for improving inventory and asset tracking, The technology department implemented the Dell KACE system for tracking inventory. There are still improvements being made to the inventory process and it is currently meeting the basic inventory needs of the IT department. Work with our District Facilities in the coordination and facilitation of districtwide construction standards for technology and infrastructure. The District Office is putting together a proposal to have an outside company come in and help us with the development of construction standards. This should be complete by Summer 2017. Improve wireless access and infrastructure Continue to expand and improve the wireless access on the Bakersfield College campus with a goal of complete wireless coverage by 2017. This is a funding issue. The wireless has been improved in some areas but not campus wide. With the passage of Bond Measure J, there is money earmarked for implementing full wifi coverage on the BC campus. It is anticipated that the wifi project will be in the first allotment of funds. ISIT Technology Requests Review and maintain current infrastructure and classroom technology by supporting requests made to the Instructional Technology Committee. Prioritize and determine best use of department and college funding to update and maintain technology. This is an ongoing process that happens every year. The technology committee (ISIT) prioritizes the requests that come from the Program Review process. When money comes available, those requests are funded in the priority order. There is also leveraging of grants to help fund some of the requests. Video Production and Streaming Framework Develop a video streaming framework that will encompass live event capture, editing, and digital archiving of materials. This infrastructure will be accessible to This is partially implemented. The primary framework and tool for livestreaming is Ustream, is provided free by the State Chancellors office. This service is
the campus community for training and materials. Review of budget, equipment, and facility needs as required. also used to record and archive videos. For other video content, BC relies heavily on YouTube for making videos available. YouTube and Ustream both have tools for adding in captioning to make videos accessible. Event Coordination Develop process for seamless event coordination from initial technology request to execution of event at a designated time. Work in tandem with other campus resources to provide technology and coordinate with outside vendors to facilitate equipment if not available The IT department has successfully worked with Events & Scheduling on both small and large scale events to address the technology requirements. Depending on the size of the event, sometimes outside contractors are used to aid in the Audio Visual components of our large events. Support the Academic Technology Roadmap Develop process and plan work on infrastructure changes needed to develop the Student Success Support Plan (SSSP). Implement a number of new technologies including SARS Alert and Accuplacer. SARS Alert has been implemented. Accuplacer has been implemented. In addition, the AccuSQL software continues to increase in adoption as the various student support services utilize the tool to capture students using their services (tutoring, writing center, math lab, etc.) Capital Construction Projects Support The IT Department provides multiple services related to the construction of new facilities. Services are coordinated with the various departments under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations department and include the following: time and effort with the architects and their subcontractors on the building specifications for technology infrastructure Interview stakeholders to determine long-term technology needs Provide input on bid specifications Review bid submissions Meeting with the general contractor and The technology department has been involved in several construction related projects. For example, the new STEM Aera building, Fire Alarm Project, Door lock Project, remodel of FA-8, remodel of B-5, development of plans for the Swing Space building, development of plans for the new M&O building, and the list goes on. As momentum builds for the various Measure J bond projects, the technology department will be heavily involved in planning the technology for those spaces.
Prioritize and determine best use of department and college funding to update and maintain technology. (Strategic Objective 1,2,3,4,6,7 ) Develop a video streaming framework that will encompass live event capture, editing, and digital archiving of materials. This infrastructure will be accessible to the campus community for training and materials. Review of budget, equipment, and facility needs as required. (Strategic Objective 2,4,7 ) Develop process for seamless event coordination from initial technology request to execution of event at a designated time. Work in tandem with other campus resources to provide technology and coordinate with outside vendors to facilitate equipment and services if not available in-house. (Strategic Objective 2, 4) Work collaboratively with the facilities team and Facilities Committee on the new Measure J construction projects. (Strategic Objective 2, 4, 7, 9) Predictive Analytics (Strategic Objective 7,9) Continue to improve Program Review Process by looking at online for resource requests (Strategic Objective 5, 7) Transform the Faculty Development Lab into a Center for Professional Development with upgraded technology and layout. (Strategic Objective 2, 3, 6) Continue engagement in the state-sponsored Online Education Initiative (OEI) with a focus on being a participant in the OEI Course Exchange. (Strategic Objective 1, 2, 3) Collaborate, engage, and support the implementation of the Starfish software. (Strategic Objective 1, 2, 3, 6) Implementation of an online tutoring system utilizing discounted services and platforms offered by the OEI. (Strategic Objective 1, 3)