P R E S E N T A T I O N to Academic Senate Forum 17 – May ALFA TECH

 Alfa Tech  Partnership with Technology Committee  Develop Minimum Standards for Classrooms and Labs Technology Plan - Review existing plans - Evaluate business objectives - Develop minimum classroom and lab standards - Define technology and infrastructure dependencies as it relates to classrooms and labs Introduction/Purpose

Project Approach  Alignment with Facility Plan  Provide input to architects  Evaluate current environment  Allow for many bites of the apple  Incorporate emerging technologies  Understand industry trends

Technology Approach  Protect Investments  Ensure Long-Term Supportability  Create Efficiencies to Increase Productivity  Deliver Location Independent Services  Centralize Maintenance and Administration IP Convergence – “The Driving Force” Building Management Audio Visual Systems Voice Applications Security & Surveillance IP Communications Video Conference & Distribution Integrated Applications Mobility – Enhanced Student Access

Campus/WAN Backbone Campus LAN Mainframe Campus Locations Remote Students Partner Programs Mobile Users Converged Enterprise Network Academic Applications Academic Applications VPN Business Applications Business Applications Distance Learning Distance Learning IP Telephony Smart Classrooms Smart Classrooms Content Networking Content Networking Security Student Services Student Services Solutions Require Converged, Integrated Services and Applications Building Automation Building Automation

Technology Has Become a Utility Highly Available Exponentially Scalable Electrical Grid Internet Access IP Phone Servers IP Communications Grid Client Ethernet Universally Accessible PDA

MSC&L Technology Plan Objectives  Builds upon overarching strategies and objectives from the Gavilan College Educational Master Plan and Objectives  Interdependent and symbiotic  Components are dependent upon each other for overall success e.g., Access to class content is dependent on the infrastructure  Guidelines, solution roadmaps, actions, and plans

Current Project Status Review existing technology plans Evaluate current infrastructure Conduct needs assessment Review overall District strategic plan Publish Initial Findings Report  Incorporate emerging technology trends  Support/Resource requirements  Publish Minimum Standards for Classroom & Lab Technology Plan (Draft)  Incorporate Gavilan Reviews and Comments  Publish Final Plan

Key Findings  Non-Technology  Training  Staffing  Structure/Culture/Process

Key Findings  Technology  Aging and lacking a comprehensive refresh plan  Equipment diversity / departmental and program autonomy  Each lab is an independent “island”  Student access is limited / experience is diverse  Lack of consistency in the classrooms  Limitations in Data Center and infrastructure

Proposed Recommendations *  Computing Facilities  Data Center & Distribution Points  All classrooms = smart classrooms  Includes technology which allows the instructor to incorporate multi-media content into the learning environment  Comprehensive technology refresh plan  Learning Lab consolidation  Accommodate specific applicable environments  Fully leverage distance education  Faculty/Staff development and training  Enhance student accessibility/experience * -- Preliminary

Solicit input throughout the process Specific to class & lab standards Design input to the architects

Questions or Comments?

District Technology Committee Leslie TenneyAssociated Student Body Victor RobinsonFaculty Paul SkeltonProfessional Support Staff Rhonda PfenningConfidential Manager Susan SweeneyAdministrator Fran LopezInstructional Dean Fran LozanoInstructional Services Rosa SharboneauStudent Services Joy ParkerAdministrative Services

Thank You