Technology's Contribution to a Learning Centered College: Creating a 10-Year Vision Jeanne Franco & Jon Storslee

SESSION OVERVIEW Getting the Creative Juices Flowing Brainstorming Around the Question "What Will Be the Role of Technology As It Relates to Our 7 Strategic Issues?” Sharing our visions Wrap Up

Technology Assumptions Hardware will continue to Drop in Price and Increase in Speed Intelligent Agent Software & Data Mining will be used Speech Recognition & Accessibility programs will be required Holographic Memory and Displays Simulation Software for Science, Health Care & Engineering based Classes

Technology Assumptions Cont. Athletics Will Use Technology Distance Education Classes will increase MCTV will be available for Content Delivery Integration of Technology will become more Seamless Internet Usage will Increase New District Wide SIS & Management Systems

Basic Technology Skills Internet Research Word Processing Spreadsheets Databases Presentation Software Students Graduating or Transferring to a 4 year degree need

Learning Environments Traditional Classroom Hybrid Classes Computing Commons Hallways Courtyards Off Campus (On-line)

District Support Single Portal / Portfolio / CMS System Supported District Call Center Coordinated Purchase of Software District Technical Support for Smaller Colleges Increased Technical Training Coordinator of District Wide Technical Resources

School Wide Infrastructure Giga Byte Backbone & Switches Campus Wide Wireless Access Video Conferencing & Ability “to feed” MCTV Network Storage System Need to update Infrastructure Twice

College IT Department Update Infrastructure Twice Update Hardware Twice & Software Three Times Call Center Software Upgraded Phone System Server Upgrades New Security System for Networks Reduced Support from District

Every Classroom Computer for Instructor Projection System (Digital) Internet Access VCR / TV (tied to projection) Printer & Docking Stations ADA Specific Software & Hardware

Media Rich Classroom TV Delivery System linked to MCTV Internet Access & Ability to Link to Other Campuses Collaboration Software Ability to View (on-line & in-class) Students Computers Simulation Software Computers for Each Student

Faculty Web Space for Each Class Tablet or Appliance like PC / Mac Content Management / Portal System for Classroom Broadband Access from Home Cell Phone for Campus

Students Docking Stations for Laptops in each room Internet Access anywhere on Campus / Web Space / File Space for Every Student Blackboard / E-Portfolio / College Portal Buy or Rent Computers

Nursing & EMT Facilities Smart Dummy Patients 3D Body Simulators Cardiac Machines Radiation Machines

Hazmat Hazmat Simulators Decontamination Equipment

Math, Science & Engineering Neural Network Computers for High End Simulations Simulation Programs Holographic Displays 3D Modeling of Scientific Concepts New Lab Equipment

Business / CIS Latest OS & Software Dedicated Lab to Networking & Computer Repair International Distance Ed Program Business Simulators

Computer Commons Docking Stations Updated Computer Area High Tech Class Rooms Collaboration Rooms (Computer plus round table) Update Hardware Twice and Software Three times

Library Internet Access to all the major databases & periodicals Access to catalog of Books E-Books & Regular Books Online Librarian Copyright Payment System for Online Books & Periodicals

Media Development Media Development Room / Distribution System Media Development Department Media Conference Room (Similar to EMC) Increase Use of Online Content

Bookstore E-Books Online Reservation of Books Online Delivery of Books and Data

Athletics Training Facilities & Rehab Software Score Board & Lighting Sports & Coaching Database

Fine Arts Lighting System Sound System Computerize Planning of Sets Video Tape System

Continuing Education Distance Ed Packages Dedicated Labs for Classes TV / Video Recording Equipment Educational Module Delivery System

Administration Ability to view records anytime & anyplace but Secure SIS System Integration with Degrees & Certification Online Registration Updated Tracking System for Purchasing (OGF) New Management Information System / Portal New Security Systems

Facilities Solar Electric Generation Panels on Every Building Smart Buildings Capable of adjusting temp & lights More Open Space for Collaboration Flexible Classrooms (EMC Like)

Technical Training District Wide Training School Based Training Students Training Instructors Online Training Faculty Training Faculty & Staff

Campus Security Student Id System Video Monitoring of Campus Campus Alert System Face Recognition System Emergency Health Support

Technology Funding Bond Funds Sell Excess Computing Capabilities Student Fees Student’s Buy or Rent Computing Devices Industry Partnerships Grants from Feds

BRAINSTORM: Role of Technology in 1. Becoming a More Leaning Centered College 2. Becoming Comprehensive as Well as Niche-focused 3. Addressing the Needs of a Culturally Diverse Student Population 4. Serving Under-prepared Students 5. Optimizing Enrollment and Retention 6. Deepening Our Connections with Our Community 7. Sustaining Our Commitment to Technology

SHARING YOUR VISION