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The charge of the work group on Technology Trends is to provide assistance to the Strategic Planning Committee through the following ways:

  • Gather, review, and analyze data and other background materials on technological trends that are influencing the future of the university, including, but not limited to, the impact of technology on teaching and learning; the impact of technology on the delivery of coursework; the issues around big data; and technological issues impacting administrative functions and the operations of the university.

  • Based upon readings, analyses, discussions and input from subject matter experts and work group members, prepare a brief paper summarizing the factors surrounding technological trends that should be considered as the University develops its vision and strategic priorities for 2018.

  • Provide the paper and recommended reading list to the Strategic Planning Committee by March 18, 2013.

  • Provide additional support as requested by the Strategic Planning Committee.

  • Endorse, follow, and promote the guiding principles for the strategic planning process.

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Facilitator: Mark Wasicsko Dean - College of Education & Human Services
Principal Writer: Sarah Mann Director - Information Technology
Recorder: Richard Fox Professor - Department of Computer Science
SPC Liaison: Denise Robinson Dean - College of Health Professions

   
Other members:    
  Chris Bowling Technical Service Manager -Student Union
  Brooke Buckley Associate Professor - Department of Mathematics & Statistics
  Angela Calhoun Assistant Director, IR Systems - Institutional Research
  Clayton Castle Sophomore - Journalism Major
  Kathleen Cox-Barker Early Alert Specialist - Student Achievement Center
  Tim Ferguson Associate Provost & Chief Information Officer - Information Technology
  Ben Martz Chair and Professor - Department of Business Informatics
  Tye Mortensen Assistant Director - Admissions - Undergraduate
  Jim Nilson Director - Web Communications
  Ken Rhee Assoc. Professor of Management, Director - Executive Leadership
& Organizational Change Program