Academic Technology & Multimedia Committee

Purpose: This committee’s domain involves all matters (excluding curriculum procedures) related to academic technology used by the university for educational and research purposes. It aims to develop and make recommendations to meet the instructional and research technology needs of faculty, staff, and students and keep the University current and competitive in the evolving world of educational technology. The committee works with the Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Information Technology (IT), Center for Teaching and Learning, and the University Senate.

Membership:

Dina Rosen (Chair), Early Childhood/Family Studies, 2024 – 2026
Yuyun (Robert) Zhou, Accounting & Finance, 2024 – 2027
Huaibing Yu, Accounting & Finance, 2024 – 2026
Daphna El Roy, Special Education & Literacy, 2024 – 2027
Scott Mchugh, Communication, 2024 – 2026
Carolyn Lambert, Fine Arts, 2024 – 2027
Kikombo Ngoy, Earth Science, 2024 – 2026
Cecil Saunders, Biology, 2024 – 2027
Adam Eckart, Exercise Science, 2024 – 2026
Shivani Raina, Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2024 – 2027
Henry Stankiewicz, Robert Busch School of Design, 2024 – 2027
Stephanie Delgado, Architecture, 2024 – 2026
Andrea Rosa, Registrar's Office, 2024 – 2025
Laura Baecher, Academic Affairs, 2024 – 2025, non-voting
Susan Chambre, Special Education, KFT representative, 2024 – 2025, non-voting
David Prudencio, Computer & Information Services, 2024 – 2025, non-voting

Standing Charges:

To work in an advisory role with the Office of Information Technology (IT), the Center for Teaching and Learning, the University Senate, and other administrative offices to propose methods, policies, projects, and means of improving the technology services offered.
To review the institutional strategic plan specific to technology and informational resources, with the assistance of the Office of Information Technology (IT), and prepare proposals and recommendations with appropriate timelines for implementation to the University Senate.
To assist the university senate and other standing Senate Committees with issues regarding technology services provided to students, faculty, and staff. The committee will develop projects assessing the needs and concerns of faculty, staff, and students and make recommendations to enhance the integration of computers and technology for instruction and learning.
To address the concerns raised by students, faculty, and staff regarding the quality of services and suggest ways of improving and expanding the Center for Teaching and Learning and Office of Information Technology (IT) functions. These recommendations will be sent to the University Senate.
Ensure that students, faculty, and staff are widely informed about changes in academic technology, with assistance from the Office of Information Technology (IT).
To fulfill any specific or special charges assigned by the University Senate.
To make a mid-year progress report to the University Senate and issue a final report to the University Senate at the end of the Academic Year.