ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
This chapter reviews the administrative and instructional technology functions of the Alamo Community College District (ACCD) in the following sections:
- A. Organization and Staffing
- B. Technology Planning
- C. Network Infrastructure
- D. Instructional Technology
- E. Staff Development
Information technology (IT) encompasses all major systems an organization uses to conduct its business. The technology includes computer operations, the data center used to provide core business services including human resources, accounting and payroll systems and network infrastructure. The responsibilities of administrative and instructional technology systems in community colleges vary. Generally administrative technology staff manage the infrastructure, which supports the system's use of technology. At a minimum, this includes the implementation and support of the wide area network. Frequently it also includes support for all local area networks and, sometimes, includes management for telephone systems.