Information Technology (IT) plays a central role in supporting the academic, research, and administrative functions of the university.  The Working Group on Information Technology should consider the current state of IT capabilities and make recommendations for changes that will enhance existing strengths or add new strengths.  Areas for consideration include course transformation, IT organization, dashboard indicators for effective decision making, instructional materials, and IT support for programs in the arts, music, and game design.  The results of the Working Group’s deliberations should be a few concrete recommendations that are practical and consistent with the current organization, resources, objectives, policies, and practices of IT at Cal Poly.

It is important that the Working Group conduct its deliberations in light of cross-cutting issues important to our university.  They are diversity, sustainability, interdisciplinary collaboration, faculty workload, student success/retention/graduation, quality of life, and community citizenship.

The individuals appointed to this Working Group are:

• Tim Kearns (Chair), ITS
• Brian Tietje, OCOB
• Tom Jones, CAED
• Fred DePiero, CENG
• Tom Bensky, CSM
• Sean Hurley, CAFES
• Jim Gentilucci, COE
• Tim Dugan, CLA
• Gary Laver, CLA
• Frank Vuotto, University Library
• Terry Vahey, Administration and Finance
• Robert Stets, University Advancement Representative