Jerry DeSanto, Vice-President for Planning and CIO of The University of Scranton, recently sent an email to the campus community about changes in Planning and Information Resources (PIR). First, IT Services has undergone a restructuring. There is now a new group responsible for “Field Services” which is responsible for hands-on support for any devices across the university, from mobile to classroom technology. The new organizational chart can be found here.
Second, the PIR Tactical plan for the 2013-2016 timeframe is now avaailble here. Information Resources lists as one of its four major goals “Supporting Innovation in Teaching and Learning”. To this end, IR intends to:
- Extend lecture capture use and capabilities;
- Explore next generation learning management tools;
- Consultation and support for the Rehabilitation Center building project;
- Refine long-term plan for supporting classroom technologies; and
- Partner with colleges on unique needs and campus standards.
TAG is looking forward to working the PIR in all the these initiatives and invites all faculty to take an active role and voice in the implementation of these technologies supporting our teaching and learning.
