Information Technology - Projects & Initiatives

WITC Technology Plan 2011-2012 (pdf)

Project ID	Project Title	Project Details
	Major Technology Initiatives
12-001	Migration Off AS400	Develop strategy to migrate data off and retire the AS400.
12-002	Implement Course Scheduling	Implement a college-wide Course Scheduling application. Incorporate into conference center.
12-003	Implement a Life Long Learning module	Implement an on-line application to improve the management of the continuing education registration process.
12-004	Pilot Virtual Desktop Infrastructure	Research and implement a pilot VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) network.
12-005	AQIP: Web-based Student Services	Continue AQIP Project to implement and improve on-line student services.
12-006	Implement Print Management System	Implement a print management application to manage controls of college-wide printing with primary focus on instructional/student printing.
12-007	AQIP: e-Training site	Implement flexible training opportunities on The Connection to address technology training needs for faculty, staff and in the future, students.
12-008	Implement Document Retention System	Develop a collegewide document retention policy and schedule then Implement Retention Policy Manager (ImageNow)
12-009	Address Video Streaming requirements	Review current application and expand video streaming
12-010	Community Area Networks	Work with UW, DOA & County Government to assist in the development of the Community Area Networks
12-011	Implement new backup system	Implement Unitrends backup & recovery system
12-012	Perform a 360 degree evaluation of IT	Develop an assessment of IT services and perform a 360 degree evaluation
12-013	Upgrade Blackboard to version 9	Upgrade the Blackboard Learning Management System to the latest version
Project ID	Project Title	Project Details
	Improving Technology Services
12-100	Student Email	Improve the student email system with Windows LIVE@EDU services
12-101	The Connection (Intranet)	Continue to develop the college intranet services using Microsoft SharePoint.
12-102	Continuous improvement in online learning	Continue to improve services, provide training and implement assessment tools within online learning.
12-103	Podcasting & Streaming	Continue to integrate podcasting, video and other classroom technologies.
12-104	Social Networking	Continue to roll-out social networking and integrate them into the learning and marketing processes.
12-105	Campus Smart Classrooms	Coordinate with Academic Affairs in the design and development of campus smart classrooms.
12-106	Smartphone/Cell Phones	Support the continued growth in the use of how smart phones can improve services
12-107	Instructional Technology	Continue to support and improve the integration of technology into the learning process.