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ABLE OF CONTENTSPlanning Overview ... 3
Executive Summary ... 4
Campus Technology Plan Goals 2012‐2014 ... 6
Current Status of Technology on Campus ... 11
Technical Staffing ... 11
Technology User Support ... 11
Computer Equipment ... 11 Audio/Visual Equipment ... 12 Network Equipment ... 12 Network Infrastructure ... 13 Hardware Purchasing ... 14 Software Purchasing ... 14 Security ... 15
Data Storage & Recovery ... 15
Wireless Access ... 16
Remote Access ... 16
Learning Management System ... 16
Library and Learning Resources ... 16
Online Student Services ... 17
Assistive Technology ... 17
Video Conferencing ... 17
Document Imaging, Management & Workflow ... 17
Staff Development ... 18
Technology Replacement ... 18
Appendix ... 19
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LANNING OVERVIEWThe Fresno City College (FCC) 2012‐2014 Campus Technology Plan identifies major information systems
and technology goals. This technology plan will not only guide the implementation of technology at the
college, but also support the Educational Master Plan and the Fresno City College Strategic Planning
Goals. The Campus Technology Plan is a living document. As projects are completed, as new priorities
arise, and as strategies change, the objectives contained in the plan will be modified to reflect the needs
of Fresno City College.
Planning for the college’s technology needs is integrated into the college’s program review, participatory
governance, accreditation standards, and strategic planning processes. The Technology Advisory
Committee (TAC) developed the first version of a college‐wide Campus Technology Plan during the fall of 2006. This document represents the efforts of both the TAC and the Technology Support Services
(TSS) staff to update the existing Campus Technology Plan from the fall of 2011 by prioritizing
technology goals at FCC for the next three years and identifying the current status of technology at FCC.
The established and proposed policies and procedures included in this document are necessary to
manage the technology on campus and promote technology use in the classroom and in daily
operational business processes. Consideration has been given to all aspects of the college’s use of
technology when outlining plans, policies, and priority goals. Once the technology needs are defined and
prioritized via the planning process, the implementation of these resources is coordinated between the
college‐wide functional areas and TSS. This inclusive method allows the college to most effectively apply
its funding sources (general funds, lottery funding, construction, bond, and grants) to comprehensively
meet technology needs.
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XECUTIVE SUMMARY
The objective of the Campus Technology Plan is to provide a roadmap for addressing project
prioritization and key issues facing technology deployment and use at Fresno City College. This plan is a
guide for the efficient and effective development, implementation, and support of technology systems
to enhance instructional delivery, student learning, and all associated district and college support
systems, enabling departments and programs to perform their missions and achieve their strategic
objectives.
The
Technology
Advisory
Committee
The Technology Advisory Committee is currently made up of 20 members from the administration,
classified staff, faculty, and students (see appendix).
The Operating Agreement for the TAC states:
The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) develops, writes, evaluates, and updates the Fresno City College Campus Technology Plan. The purpose of the TAC is to evaluate, review, and advise in planning for acquisition, maintenance, and use of current and future technology throughout the college. The committee submits policy recommendations that are strategic in nature to the Strategic Planning Council, operational in scope to the College President, and acts as an advisory board to the District Technology Coordination Committee. In addition, the committee recommends training activities that assist all college faculty and staff in the uses of technology.
The TAC works closely with the various planning units on campus as well as with the Strategic Planning
Council (SPC) on various aspects of technology planning and implementation. This includes but is not
limited to: establishing policies and procedures for hardware and software usage, policies on access to
network resources and security, disaster recovery procedures for data and communications, data
recovery and storage, establishing hardware standards, classroom technology standards, and advising
on technology requests from planning units across the campus.
In the fall of 2006, the TAC identified seven Technology Principles that help guide technology
implementation at Fresno City College. The Technology Principles were created with the goal of
enhancing the college’s Mission and Vision statements.
Fresno
City
College
Mission
Fresno City College is a comprehensive community college offering innovative, instructional programs in anticipation of and responsive to the life‐long learning needs of our diverse population. Fresno City College provides a wide variety of quality services to support student success by engaging our students in achieving their educational goals. Moreover, we are dedicated to working collaboratively with our community to enhance the economic and social development of the region.
Fresno
City
College
Vision
Statement
Fresno City College is a premier learning institution that strives to prepare the members of our community to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex global environment.
Technology
Principles
Principle #1: Technology must enhance, facilitate, and expand the interactions of the college's students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Principle #2: All employees of the college must have appropriate and equitable access to technology and training.
Principle #3: The contribution of technology to the quality of education and productivity of students, faculty, staff, and administrators must be continually assessed.
Principle #4: Accessibility by all constituent groups will be considered in all technology implementations. Principle #5: A secure and sufficient budget is necessary for support services staffing associated with technology, software licensing, accommodation of rapid rate of change in technology, and total cost of ownership associated with technology.
Principle #6: Technology implemented on our campus will provide students, faculty, staff, and administration with an environment that will be safe from cyber threats, a high expectation of data integrity, and an ethical approach to balancing individual privacy with institutional responsibility.
Principle #7: To ensure the highest quality of education, intellectual freedom is extended to all modalities of educational technologies.
The TAC has established six goals for the 2012‐2014 Campus Technology Plan, which are linked to the
Strategic Planning Goals and specific objectives of those goals as shown on the following page. The
progress reports for the ten goals established in the 2009‐2011 plan are provided in the appendix.
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AMPUS TECHNOLOGY PLAN GOALS 2012‐
2014
Rank Goal
FCC Strategic
Plan Goal &
Objective
SCCCD Strategic
Plan Goal &
Objective 1 Assess technology needs for students/faculty/staff on a regular basis 1.2, 5.1 1.3, 3.1, 5.4
2 Ensure technology funding 1.3, 6.2 5.2, 5.5
3 Provide network stability 3.4 4.3
4 Provide network access 3.4 4.3
5 Participate in the development of the District Technology Plan 6.3 4.1
6 Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of campus processes 3.4 4.2
See the appendix for Fresno City College (FCC) and State Center Community College District (SCCCD)
Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
Goal
#1:
Assess
technology
needs
for
students/faculty/staff
on
a
regular
basis.
In the past, the committee has conducted faculty, staff, and student surveys of technology in the fall or
spring semesters (see the TAC Blackboard site for examples of past surveys). These surveys are
conducted as both assessments of technology skill levels as well as technology needs. As part of the
planning agenda for technology acquisition and training, both the TAC and the Director of Technology’s
office review these survey results. The Classified Senate and Classified Professionals’ Steering
Committee conduct their own surveys of their members and schedule training workshops throughout
the year based on the results.
Planning Agenda:
Conduct a regular assessment/evaluation for students, faculty, staff and administrators in terms
of technology use/needs/training
Conduct community survey of technology needs through advisory groups
Student, faculty, staff, and administrator surveys will be conducted every semester in coordination with
the Institutional Research Department. Surveys will focus on new employees or students but additional
surveys may be conducted based upon professional development activities and evaluations. These
surveys will ultimately result in ensuring that appropriate instructional and administrative technology is
provided for students, faculty, and staff. The TAC will provide a survey template and encourage
departments and divisions to conduct the survey annually with their advisory committees. The results
will provide community input in terms of real world applications for degree and vocational programs.
Goal
#2:
Ensure
technology
funding
The committee strongly believes that resources must be allocated to technology on a consistent basis in
order to effectively plan for the rapidly changing technology landscape. Both technology replacement
and the acquisition of new technologies is hindered by unstable funding sources and a lack of
accounting budget codes to accurately and easily identify technology expenditures. A lack of funding
sources for network equipment, specifically identified in past technology plans as well as the last two
accreditation studies, still needs to be addressed. Reliable funding sources need to be identified to
replace network equipment and infrastructure on a regularly scheduled basis. The campus needs a
reliable line‐item budget amount each year for equipment expenditures. Short of a bond measure,
equipment replacement costs for network electronics are much too expensive to try to do on a one‐time
allocation basis.
Further, a reliable funding source is needed to refresh older technologies with newer ones, e.g. wireless
access points (AP) with new wireless standards for faster connectivity, faster Ethernet switches, faster
core connectivity (1 GB to 10 GB), storage area network (SAN), virtual servers, hosts servers, etc. A Total
Cost of Ownership (TCO) model has yet to be identified for network infrastructure (switches, wireless
systems, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), and network storage) and as such, network upgrades will
continue to be an unfunded liability.
The creation of object codes specific to technology will ensure that resources are being allocated
appropriately, thus making it easier to identify expenditures.
The Director of Technology’s budget allocation is presented in the table below:
2009‐2010 2010‐2011 2011‐2012
General Funds & Lottery
Director of Technology Budget % of College Budget Director of Technology Budget % of College Budget Director of Technology Budget % of College Budget Salaries and Benefits 1 $1,593,490 2.39% $1,610,502 2.36% $1,636,616 2.48% Supplies and Software 2* $510,734 35.22% $535,084 38.24% $605,410 42.17% Other Operating
Expenses and Services 3 $143,022 11.92% $175,800 13.30% $108,500 10.30% Equipment 4 $40,000 9.67% $40,000 7.73% $45,000 18.41% Total $2,287,246 3.29% $2,361,386 3.32% $2,395,526 3.48%
1. Object codes 91XXX, 92XXX, and 93XXX – Salaries and Benefits 2. Object code 94XXX – Supplies and Materials
* On average, 88% of this budget comes from lottery funding 3. Object Code 95XXX – Other Operating Expenses and Services 4. Object Code 96XXX – Capital Outlay
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Increased budget for Technology Support Services Technology object codes
The TAC will make a recommendation to the Strategic Planning Council that additional funding be
provided annually as a line item in the Director of Technology’s budget for technology expenditures
based upon a hardware replacement plan, instructional and non‐instructional software needs, and the
research and development of new technologies. TSS will develop a Total Cost of Ownership model for
the college. The TAC will create an action plan requesting additional object codes be added to the
budget as a means of identifying technology expenditures.
Though our physical network is in good shape and we have identified funding sources for a portion of
our new wireless systems and a portion of our network switches, there are ancillary items needed,
which have not been refreshed in years. Funding sources still need to be identified for the following
network related items:
Remaining network switches not funded through Title V proceeds. Approximately $1.1 million is
needed to purchase Juniper switches to replace the remaining Cisco end‐of‐life switches on
campus, originally purchased through Measure E proceeds. Approximately $400,000 of this has
been earmarked from a Title V grant.
Replace Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) in all cross‐connects with sufficient uptime to
provide for switches that power mission‐critical applications and equipment, e.g. VoIP, security
equipment, etc. Costs to complete this refresh would be approximately $40,000.
Video surveillance cameras in remaining cross‐connects. Costs to complete this would be
approximately $15,000.
Technical training in Active Directory, Juniper Junos, EMC SAN, VMware, Microsoft, etc.
Approximately $40,000 annually.
TCO model for replacement of host servers for VMware server virtualization. Approximately
$100,000 every 3‐4 years.
TCO model for replacement of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) host servers for initial VDI
implementation and growth. These costs depend on the growth of VDI on campus.
A disaster recovery solution for the campus network and server resources. Costs unknown.
Depending on the scope and breadth required of such a project, this could be expensive.
Goal
#3:
Provide
network
stability
Beginning summer 2012, the wireless network is slated to be replaced with the latest, state of the art
wireless solution by Aerohive. TSS has already begun working on additional data storage with the
addition of a storage area network (SAN) from EMC and Dell Corporation. Data integrity and recovery
are managed within the storage network and current infrastructure.
Planning Agenda:
Regularly schedule network infrastructure replacement Ensure data integrity, storage, and recovery
The committee and TSS will develop a 3‐year plan for the infrastructure replacement. However, the
replacement plan is dependent on the implementation of goal #2’s planning agenda of the line item
budget. Network Access Control (NAC) is a move to further secure our campus network and protect
network resources (files, applications, etc.). This is in conjunction with “Zero Trust” initiatives, which will
improve our ability to protect confidential data and allow people to access resources in a safe and
secure manner. To accomplish this, changes will need to be made as part of our network logical
redesign.
The TAC will reform the Data and Telecommunications Disaster Recovery Subcommittee in fall 2012 to
develop a disaster‐recovery plan for the campus that integrates with the District.
Goal
#4:
Provide
network
access
Network access encompasses more than merely allowing students and faculty access to the wireless
network. It also includes ensuring ADA accessibility, wireless local area network (WLAN) and local area
network (LAN) access in the classrooms, and remote access to the FCC community. The Director of
Technology’s office and the Alternate Media Specialist for Disabled Students Programs & Services
(DSP&S) have conducted an inventory of all computer labs on campus to determine their compliance
with ADA requirements. At present, 30% or 17 out of 56 labs are compliant. As stated in goal #3, the
wireless network replacement will begin in summer 2012. TSS anticipates complete wireless
replacement by spring 2014. Currently, a limited number of college personnel have remote access to the
network (i.e.: Reg‐to‐Go counselors, select administrators, and technology support staff).
Planning Agenda:
Meet ADA compliance standards for all computer labs on campus Ensure wireless access throughout campus
Provide remote access to the network
The Director of Technology, in conjunction with DSP&S, will develop an action plan to ensure ADA
compliance for all computer labs on campus. TSS will make recommendations to the campus for
additional wireless access points and will seek to secure funding. Plans for remote access are underway
through the implementation of the Title V grant (Activity 2, virtual desktop infrastructure and
application virtualization). TSS is currently researching various methods by which they will provide
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Goal
#5:
Participate
in
the
development
of
the
District
Technology
Plan
The TAC has been a willing participant in district‐wide technology planning through its representation on
the Technology Coordinating Committee (TCC). However, TCC has not consistently met for the past
three years.
Planning Agenda:
Participate in technology planning through the TAC and TCC
Ensure TAC representation on TCC when the committee reforms.
Goal
#6:
Increase
the
efficiency
and
effectiveness
of
campus
processes
The TAC formed a subcommittee in November 2009 to specifically address the need to reduce the
environmental impact through the reduction of paper and waste. Its efforts were stalled however, due
to the lack of standardization of electronic form submission. Some departments have created electronic
forms based upon a fillable PDF format and students can pay some fees online. Admissions and Records
have been using document‐imaging software for several years and have significantly reduced its
document processing and physical storage requirements. A future consideration to reduce faxing costs is
the implementation and integration of a fax server into our environment. End‐users’ abilities to send
and receive faxes through our Outlook email client will help us realize the goal of a paperless system.
Planning Agenda:
Develop electronic forms processes
Provide document imaging capabilities to the campus
The TAC will recommend a standard format for electronic form development and submission for the
campus. The TAC developed and approved an action plan in spring 2012 for the Hyland Imaging
Software. Implementation and rollout of the software will begin fall 2012 with the ultimate goal being
that all document processing and storage will be electronic within three years.
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URRENT STATUS OF TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUST
ECHNICALS
TAFFINGThe technology support staff on campus currently consists of the following: one (1) Network
Coordinator, one (1) Systems Technical Resource Analyst, four (4) Micro Computer Resource Technicians
(MCRT), eight (8) Micro Computer Specialists (MCS), one (1) Audio/Visual Maintenance Specialist, one
(1) Library Resources Assistant III, and one (1) part‐time Audio/Visual Technician (see appendix for TSS
Organizational Chart). Additionally, the Teaching and Learning Center, which serves in a training capacity
for the staff and faculty, has one Distance Education/Information Technology Support Technician.
Current support staff to computers ratio is approximately 1:250. The ratio exceeds typical educational
industry standards of 1:200.
Through a Title V grant and Perkins funds, TSS added two positions last year. Unfortunately, a vacant
MCS position will go unfilled due to campus budgetary constraints. The position will remain on the
books and budget permitting, will be funded and filled in the 2013‐2014 fiscal year.
T
ECHNOLOGYU
SERS
UPPORTTechnology Support Services currently has hours of operation from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Helpdesk is staffed by Micro Computer
Specialists (MCS) and Micro Computer Resource Technicians (MCRT) who answer phones, create work
orders, and perform support functions according to their job duties and responsibilities. Work orders are
entered into the FCC Helpdesk Portal, a Dell KACE K1000 system management appliance. Faculty, staff,
and administrators may also create their own work orders by going to
http://helpdesk.fresnocitycollege.edu/, and logging on with their network credentials. The system sends
email update notifications to the initiator, allowing them to keep track of the work order’s progress as it
moves its way through the system.
Technology Support Services is currently organized into six distinct work groups: Audio/Visual Support,
Desktop/Helpdesk Support, Distance Education Support, Instructional Support, Network/Server Support,
and Repair/Warranty.
C
OMPUTERE
QUIPMENTDesktops
The FCC campus and Career Technology Center (CTC) have roughly 3,100 computers for faculty, staff,
administrators, and instructional labs. Faculty and staff computers account for approximately 900
machines. There are 141 instructional and non‐instructional labs with 2,172 computers. These labs
include lecture rooms outfitted with a computer, special use computer labs for such areas as Admissions
and Records, College Relations, DSP&S, Financial Aid, and two open labs on campus. A complete
inventory of the instructional and special use labs can be found in the appendix.
Servers
The campus currently has 27 physical and 49 virtual servers, which includes servers at the Clovis Center,
Page | 12 of the servers utilizing VMware and Dell blade technology as well as Dell PowerEdge Rack servers. A
complete inventory of the servers on campus can be found in the appendix.
Laptops
Technology Support Services supports over 350 faculty and staff PC and Mac laptops. Laptops are used
in various areas of the campus, including but not limited to, classroom instruction, various students
services departments such as Admissions and Records, College Relations, Counseling, DSP&S, Financial
Aid, and by administrative staff.
Printers/Copiers
The campus currently has over 150 laser jet, inkjet, and impact printers. The primary printer on campus
is a B&W LaserJet printer from Hewlett Packard. Hewlett Packard is the established standard printer but
can be deviated from for specific applications or upon request of the end‐user with written justification.
As of June 2012, the District is negotiating a new 5‐year copier contract for the use of its multi‐function
devices (MFD). Fresno City College has 40 MFD’s on campus that are used as the primary printer/copier
for division and administrative offices. These devices allow for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing in
most offices on campus.
A
UDIO/V
ISUALE
QUIPMENTThe FCC campus has a variety of audio/visual equipment permanently installed in classrooms and
available for checkout by faculty, staff, and in some cases the community. Currently, there are 95 Smart
classrooms throughout the campus and 55 classrooms with either a projector or TV installed
permanently in the room. Smart classrooms provide for expanded opportunities for instruction and
learning. For a complete list of equipment and a list of the classrooms with permanently installed
equipment, see the appendix.
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ETWORKE
QUIPMENTMuch has changed since our last campus technology plan as it relates to our campus network
equipment. We have engaged a network‐engineering firm, One Interface, to upgrade our existing
network configuration in order to prepare it for future technologies. Those technologies include, but are
not limited, to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Multicast,
Quality of Service (QoS), and Network Access Control (NAC). This redesign will take advantage of
economies of scale, making incremental network changes at the same time large changes are made to
spend configuration costs effectively and efficiently.
One Interface made the recommendation for us to move to a Juniper solution away from Cisco. After
review, the campus and the District changed our network standards to reflect this move. Eventually, we
will move from Cisco network Ethernet switches to Juniper, retire our Bluesocket wireless controllers
and access points to a virtualized Aerohive controller solution with access points, and implement the
newest Wi‐Fi standards (802.11n with MIMO technologies). We are also engaging One Interface to
redesign our logical network to take into consideration the implementation and integration of future
technologies and more robust network security. This is a multi‐year phased project with a projected
Our move to Juniper was based on numerous factors: switch cost, network software, maintenance
costs, issues with Cisco 3750 switches, and network engineering recommendations from One Interface.
A Juniper layer‐3 switch providing 10/100/1000 PoE+ with 10 GB uplinks is roughly two‐thirds the cost of
a similar Cisco switch. Moving our Ethernet switches to Juniper from Cisco saves the college
approximately $750,000. Further, software maintenance costs are free whereas Cisco charges
SMARTnet service contracts for their switch software upgrades. Juniper’s Junos, the switch operating
system on Juniper switches, is much easier to implement with other Juniper switches than Cisco is with
other Cisco switches. The Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) versions can be very
temperamental when getting them to share functionalities or subsets of network features. Upgrading
one IOS image on a switch can sometimes have a cascading effect on down level and up level switches.
We ran into this with many of our Cisco 3750 switches.
The campus wireless system based on Bluesocket controllers and AP’s was implemented in 2006. At the
time, the system typically saw between 50‐100 faculty, staff, and student devices connected at any one
time (predominantly laptops). As more and more online resources were developed for smart devices
(phones, iPads, tablets, etc.), connected devices and user numbers increased. We currently see between
800‐1,000 device connections. We anticipate this number to grow and dependency on our wireless
infrastructure to expand.
In the fall of 2011, TSS began to review and evaluate wireless solutions to replace our aging Bluesocket
system. We reviewed Aerohive, Aruba, Cisco, Meraki, Meru, and Ruckus. Based on costs, complexity,
and integration into our network, we made the decision to go with Aerohive. Aerohive is the only
solution that provides physical, virtual, and cloud based controller options, which allows the district to
utilize one controller rather than having one at each location. Cost and ease of use were other
important factors. Using unspent funds from the OAB Phase I project and the equipment budget from
OAB Phase III, we purchased the virtualized Aerohive controller and access points for this building. As
funds are identified and provided, we will be removing Bluesocket AP’s and migrating to a single
Aerohive solution.
N
ETWORKI
NFRASTRUCTUREThe campus physical infrastructure provided through Measure E funding in 2002 is complete. Fiber optic
cables connect the buildings and cat6 copper cables connecting end devices to network access inside of
the buildings have been constructed throughout the campus. This infrastructure provides for a very
strong foundation from which the campus can, and has, built upon. With the adoption of our Juniper
and Aerohive network equipment, the campus will be in position to adopt and implement future
technologies. Some of those technologies already being implemented are as follows:
TSS has begun the implementation of classroom VoIP phones to replace emergency panic
buttons in the classroom. The phone will be implemented with software (Singlewire) that will
allow mass notifications to the phones as well as other functionalities, which will add to faculty,
staff, and student safety. Juniper switches were purchased for this project, taking into account
port densities for future VoIP phones for faculty and staff. These switches will also be used to
provide connectivity to our wireless access points and provide the network throughput needed
Page | 14 As part of the classroom VoIP project, costs were included to provide network‐engineering
services to implement Multicast and QoS for our network. These networking features will
provide guaranteed service to network protocols for not only VoIP, but also Internet Protocol
Television (IPTV), and video surveillance. This will be implemented over the summer of 2012 and
will provide growth for future, yet undetermined, technologies.
As part of a Title V grant, approximately $250,000 was budgeted for the implementation of
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), which will allow the campus to push applications and
desktops to students in cohorts through our transfer center. The campus has standardized on
Citrix Xen products sitting on top of VMware hypervisors. This, in conjunction with our new
Juniper switches providing 10 GB connectivity to each building, will allow TSS to implement
provisioning services to our computer labs, extending the TCO of our computers, and allowing
TSS staff to work more efficiently. As Power over Ethernet (PoE) thin clients become more
prevalent and utilized on campus, energy consumption will be reduced, which will provide lower
energy costs to the campus.
As part of our logical network review, it became apparent our datacenter needed its own
subnet, apart from the class B network used for the Media Center. We will be working with One
Interface during the summer of 2012 to accomplish this task.
H
ARDWAREP
URCHASINGAlthough standards for computer hardware have been established (see appendix), the campuses have
the ability to deviate from the standard when justified. Justification is made on a case‐by‐case basis by
submitting a brief explanation to the Director of Technology’s office. Under the current format,
computer purchases are made through a single vendor for each platform, Dell Computer Corporation or
Apple, Inc. Other technology purchases are made through a quote process typically involving two to
three vendors via a Technology Request Form (TRF).
The TRF process is used to request technology including computers, printers, multi‐function devices,
scanners, cameras, and other items related to both instructional and non‐instructional technology. The
TRF process is outlined in the appendix and shows the overall process from request through receipt and
installation of the items. The TRF is not an approval/disapproval of the requested technology but rather
a means of identifying support requirements for the technology, a preventative measure for making
sure the request can be supported on the standard campus platforms, a means of standardizing
hardware platforms for more efficient support, and identifying associated costs of the technology
requested. Economies of scale have been achieved through standardization of hardware and
centralization of purchasing
S
OFTWAREP
URCHASINGMost instructional and non‐instructional software is now being requested through the TRF process and
managed by the Technology Support Services office. The District office in conjunction with the campuses
has identified various enterprise wide software licenses and have been purchasing and aligning license
renewals for more than five years now. Enterprise software purchases include the following titles:
Sophos Anti‐Virus, Deep‐Freeze, Turnitin, Net Support, Blackboard, and the Microsoft Campus
number of installed licenses. Campus‐wide software for FCC is primarily purchased through an annual
decision package request and includes additional titles to those mentioned above. Titles not falling
under the TRF process (publisher provided or donated titles) are captured through the lab setup form
process and ensure license compliance and that appropriate technical support can be provided.
S
ECURITYAll computers on campus require password authentication for access to the computer. The campus has
in most cases, not allowed end‐users to have local administrator access to their computers. Anti‐virus
software is installed on all campus computers and automatic updates are used to keep Microsoft
products current on the latest system patches and critical updates. The campus uses a password format
that requires a minimum length of eight characters for network logon except in labs and special
restricted access machines (such as the Web Room). Our current password expiration policy is set for
180 days.
The campus is Active Directory‐enabled for access to local area network (LAN) computers and wireless
clients. Network access and bandwidth usage is monitored using Orion software. All switches on campus
are monitored for bandwidth usage irregularities and thresholds are established to send alerts when
triggered.
Physical security for campus server and network resources has been successful in limiting access to
those resources. Door locks to server resources have been keyed to allow only TSS staff access.
Additionally, network cross‐connect closets are monitored for entry, heat and power fluctuations, and
have motion activated cameras and two‐way audio.
The district has standardized on Cisco surveillance cameras and media servers. Surveillance cameras are
located in the Old Administration Building (OAB), Library, Child Development Center (CDC), T‐600
buildings, the Art/Home Economics building entries, on top of the Bookstore/Student Center monitoring
the Free Speech area, and the main fountain area.
D
ATAS
TORAGE&
R
ECOVERYTechnology Support Services (TSS) does regular backups based upon a number of software
methodologies. Fresno City College currently uses four backup solutions. Veeam Backup and Replication
does a full backup of all virtual servers every Sunday with incremental backups occurring Monday
through Thursday. Symantec Backup provides a full backup of all physical servers every Friday with
differential backups scheduled on Wednesdays. Windows Backup 2003 and 2008 both do full data‐only
backups on both physical and virtual servers on Sundays and differential backups on Wednesdays. The
backup target for Veeam and Symantec backup software is the HP MSA 1500. The modular smart array
(MSA) has six shelves attached for an estimated 30 TB of storage available to the backups. At present,
TSS is looking for an Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) solution to take the place of the
MSA for our backup target.
In addition, Fresno City College has also implemented the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS)
as another means to backup and then recover data from the servers. VSS has been enabled on the
volumes that contain data in the open, private and division folders (the O, P, and N drives). A shadow
Page | 16 This allows end‐users to recover data from a point back in time. How far back in time is determined by
the amount of free space on the volume.
W
IRELESSA
CCESSThere are currently 82 access points on campus. All exterior areas of the main campus, excluding parking
lots, have wireless coverage. Limited access is available in select classrooms and conference rooms.
Policies have been developed and implemented to provide all students wireless accounts when they
enroll. Staff and faculty are required to bring district‐owned equipment to TSS for configuration. Staff
and faculty personal equipment may be configured for use on campus but must be configured by the
user (see appendix for the District’s Wireless Access Policies and Procedures). Personal equipment must
use the same encryption protocol as students and is subject to the same policies as the students.
Wireless coverage maps and instructions for connecting are available on the FCC website and
Blackboard. A project is underway to replace the current system with a new system based upon
Aerohive. The project is slated to begin in summer 2012 and will complete in 12‐18 months.
R
EMOTEA
CCESSThe campus currently supports a limited number of remote connections to the campus network. These
connections are restricted to select TSS staff members, senior administrators, and online counselors, as
well as a limited number of connections for off‐site student registration activities (Reg‐To‐Go). The
remote access server has been centralized at the District office. Current policy requires that any
employee connecting to the network remotely use district‐owned equipment. Vendors or technical
support personnel are given limited access to perform specific tasks and then access is revoked.
L
EARNINGM
ANAGEMENTS
YSTEMThe campuses and district use Blackboard as the primary Learning Management System (LMS). The
system is hosted with Blackboard’s hosting service, ASP, and supported 24/7 by Blackboard’s partner
company, Presidium. The district is currently in a two‐year contract with Blackboard that is set to expire
in January 2013. Course and user information is automatically loaded into Blackboard every morning,
Monday through Friday.
Support for instructors and students for simple issues such as passwords and course availability is
handled by Presidium and then escalated to local support when necessary. Formal training on
Blackboard is provided through one‐on‐one training with the Distance Education/Information
Technology Support Technician in LI‐141, flex day activities, and 24/7 online training through Atomic
Learning.
L
IBRARY ANDL
EARNINGR
ESOURCESMany of the library services are available online through the FCC website. Students can find books in the
Library’s collection and search research databases online. Safari Online is a subscription service, which
allows students access to books that are specifically technology related. The Library’s e‐collection was
increased by 60,000 volumes in spring 2012. Students can also ‘Ask‐a‐Librarian’ or request customized
O
NLINES
TUDENTS
ERVICESStudent and Resource Scheduling Software (SARS) is a system that manages student appointments with
various service areas of the college. Originally, it began in Counseling and has recently expanded to
include the Assessment Center, CalWorks, DSP&S, the Employment Resource Center (ERC), Extended
Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Financial Aid, Health Science Counseling, the Transfer
Center, and the Tutorial Center. The software is also used to track student usage in the Athletics Lab, the
Business Education open labs, the Foreign Language Lab, the IDEA Lab, LI‐118 Open Computer Lab, and
LI‐148 (DSP&S Computer Lab). Eventually, students will be able to make appointments through the FCC
website.
A
SSISTIVET
ECHNOLOGYThirty percent of the computer labs on campus currently have assistive technology workstations (see
appendix for an inventory and available equipment). Assistive technology workstations are also provided
in the Library. One of the goals of this plan is to outfit the remainder of the computer labs to comply
with ADA standards. There is a dedicated Alternate Media Specialist to assist DSP&S students with
adaptive technologies, including conversion of instructional materials to large‐print formats, braille, and
electronic books.
V
IDEOC
ONFERENCINGFresno City College currently has six classrooms (HS‐110, HS‐150, HS‐200, HS‐210, HS‐250 and LI‐142)
designated as distance learning classrooms with appropriate hardware and software to conduct two to
four‐way interactive meetings. Each classroom is equipped with the following items: Polycom 4000 or 8000 series video conferencing hardware
Elmo document cameras Ceiling mounted projectors Screens and whiteboards
LCD flat panel TV’s or CRT TV’s (two in the front of the room, one in the back of the room) Computer and monitor
VCR/DVD players
The campus has additional video conferencing capabilities in two conference rooms on campus (the
Health Science conference room and OAB‐226).
D
OCUMENTI
MAGING,
M
ANAGEMENT&
W
ORKFLOWThe use of document imaging for archive and document version management does not occur within a
formal process but instead is managed by individual groups on campus using a variety of hardware and
software. Admissions and Records, both on campus and at the district level, use the Hyland Imaging
system to capture and manage documents for imaging, archiving, and retrieval of student applications,
transcripts, and other related admissions documents. In spring 2012, the TAC approved and forwarded
an action plan to SPC to implement Hyland Imaging software throughout key areas of the campus for
the purpose of decreasing the use of paper‐based forms, physical storage requirements for paper
documents, and increased efficiency of document processing through electronic form usage. This
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S
TAFFD
EVELOPMENTTechnology support staff are trained by outside industry professionals brought to campus for specific
and intensive computer and network training. Technical training that TSS staff has attended in the last
five years includes: SABO ticketing systems, SQL, Cisco, Exchange 2007, Windows Vista and Server 2003,
Sophos Antivirus and email appliance, KACE, Crestron A/V Control System, and Altiris imaging and
deployment software. Technical support staff also receives offsite training by attending conferences and
participating in intensive one‐week training workshops. Recently, the Director of Technology purchased
licenses for online technical training for the TSS lead positions through TrainSignal.
Classified staff technology training is offered throughout the year. This is addressed primarily by the
Classified Professionals’ Steering Committee and Classified Senate. Classified Professionals’ primary
training focuses on the Microsoft Office Suite, although they do address other technology areas.
Classified Senate offers training a bit more specialized to the college’s processes (i.e.: Datatel).
Faculty are offered training classes on flex day at the beginning of each semester. Flex day training
consists of a series of workshops that concentrate on the most critical software used by instructors,
namely MicroGrade and Blackboard. Innovative technology sessions and distance learning special
interest group meetings are also held on this date. Past technology‐related topics have included
workshops on ARTstor, Blackboard, CurricUNET, Epsilen, Micrograde Online, and Wimba.
A project developed by an adjunct faculty member with support from the Office of Instruction and the
Director of Technology’s office, for the first time, provides adjunct faculty with a comprehensive
orientation and resource guide through the Fresno City College website. Additionally, in the summer of
2011, 24/7 online self‐paced technology training through Atomic Learning was made available to all
Fresno City College personnel.
T
ECHNOLOGYR
EPLACEMENTComputer Hardware
For computer hardware, the current strategy is to utilize the guidelines established by the State
Chancellor’s Office with some modification for various levels of computer processing demand and
average daily usage. The replacement cycle will follow a three to five‐year cycle with most high
processing demand, high physical usage machines being replaced every three years. Those not meeting
the aforementioned criteria would be on a four to five‐year cycle, again depending on overall processing
demand and usage (see appendix for Replacement Cycle Document).
Audio/Visual Equipment
Audio/Visual equipment is currently replaced on an as needed basis. No formal maintenance schedule
or replacement schedule has been developed but is slated to be completed in summer 2012.
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TAC
S
TRUCTURE&
C
URRENTM
EMBERSHIP
As of January 2012:
Director of Technology, Chair Don Lopez
VP Administrative Services Janell Mendoza
Chair, Academic Senate Instructional Technology Committee Marc Haskell
1 DSP&S Representative Leslie Silva
1 Dean of Student Services Linda Mendez (Appointed by VP of Student Services)
1 Dean of Instruction Tim Woods
(Appointed by VP of Instruction)
1 Faculty, Applied Technology Craig Polanowski
1 Faculty, Business Richard Tuttrup
1 Faculty, Fine, Performing & Communication Arts Janine Christl
1 Faculty, Health Sciences Sarah Edwards
1 Faculty, Humanities Jeannie Santos
1 Faculty, Library and Student Learning Support Services Donna Chandler
1 Faculty, Math, Science & Engineering David Balogh
1 Faculty, Social Sciences Melinda Brewer
2 Faculty, Student Services Stephanie Harris
Michael Rodriguez
3 Classified Representatives Otha Lewis
(Appointed by CSEA/Classified Senate) Susi Nitzel
Harry Zahlis
1 Student Representative Linda Gardner
C
AMPUST
ECHNOLOGYP
LANG
OALS2009
‐
2011
Rank Strategic Plan Goal Strategic Plan Objective
1 Develop and implement a disaster recovery plan for instructional and administrative technology 1 1.2
2 Assure accessibility to computer labs 3 & 7 3.4 & 7.2
3 Develop a data integrity, storage, and protection plan 4 4.1
4 Increase support for teachers’ technology integration in their classes 3 3.4
5 Increase technical support for online student services 3 3.3
6 Develop a plan for phone system replacement – (VoIP) 4 4.1
7
Ensure appropriate staffing and technology on campus based upon a Total Cost of Ownership
Model 1 1.2
8 Develop and submit an action plan for the implementation of a Student Technology Fee 3 3.4
9 Become a paperless campus 4 4.1
10 Ensure the completion of the projects continued from the previous Campus Technology Plan
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S
TRATEGICP
LANA
CCOMPLISHMENTS2009
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2011
Goal One: FCC will effectively provide quality services to our community.
Objective 1.1: The college will systematically assess the community’s needs for programs and services.
Campus Technology Plan Goal Progress 1. Develop and implement a disaster recovery
plan for instructional and administrative technology.
Subcommittee formed in September 2009 but no real progress was made due to committee attrition. The TAC will reform the committee in fall 2012 to readdress the issue.
7. Ensure appropriate staffing and technology on campus based upon a TCO model.
No campus‐specific TCO model has been
developed. Computer hardware replacement cycle follows California Community College Chancellor’s Office Tech II Plan as guidelines.
Goal Three: FCC will provide broad access to programs and services. Objective 3.3: The college will improve access to student support services.
Campus Technology Plan Goal Progress 5. Increase technical support for online student
services
TSS now provides laptops, remote access, and support to various counselors for online counseling and Reg‐To‐Go at area high schools. Verizon air cards and Mi‐Fi devices are also provided to counselors as part of Reg‐To‐Go.
The Directory of Technology, in collaboration with various student services areas, has expanded the use of Student and Resource Scheduling Software (SARS), which facilitates student appointment scheduling through the FCC website.
TSS assisted in identification of online collaboration software that is used by the Tutorial Center for online tutoring.
Objective 3.4: The college will minimize barriers to access for all learners (e.g., barriers to technology,
transportation, and financial).
Campus Technology Plan Goal Progress
2. *Assure accessibility to computer labs. Inventory completed in fall 2011. Hardware specifications have been identified and an action plan to bring the remaining labs up to ADA compliance will be developed in summer 2012 and brought to the TAC in fall 2012.
4. Increase support for teachers’ technology
integration in their classes. 24/7available online to trainingall personnel through during Atomic summer Learning 2011. made
New instructor workstations (Smart Carts) installed in Language Arts and Art/Home Economics
buildings in fall 2011.
Mac Mini’s were installed in several classrooms of the Math, Science & Engineering building in spring 2012.
8. Develop and submit and action plan for the
Goal Four: FCC will be a cohesive and supportive environment for its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Objective 4.1: The college will improve communication and collaboration among all constituencies in the campus
community.
Campus Technology Plan Goal Progress 3. Develop a data integrity, storage, and
protection plan.
New EMC storage area network was installed in spring 2011.
New server infrastructure installed based upon VMware (virtualization technology) in spring 2011.
Implementation of Northern Quota software in spring of 2012.
6. Develop a plan for phone system replacement – (VoIP)
VoIP phones installed in all Fine, Performing & Communication Arts Division classrooms as of fall 2011.
Completion of all additional classrooms will take place in summer 2012.
Funding requests have been submitted to the College President to replace the remaining phones on campus.
9. Become a paperless campus. TAC formed a subcommittee in fall 2010. No significant progress was made due to lack of standardization of platform.
TAC submitted an action plan in spring 2012 to SPC to expand the use of the Hyland/ONBASE Imaging software currently used by Admissions and Records.
*Goal 2 also aligns with Strategic Plan Goal Seven: FCC will collaborate with SCCCD to create strategic alignments. Objective 7.2: The college will collaborate with SCCCD on resource allocation.
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F
RESNOC
ITYC
OLLEGE2010
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2013
S
TRATEGICP
LANGoal One: FCC will effectively provide quality services to our community
Objectives 1.1 The college will identify a method to systematically assess the community’s needs for programs and services.
1.2 The college will systematically evaluate the effectiveness and quality of its programs and services.
1.3 The college will identify public and private additional external resources for key
college initiatives, projects, and programs that support the college’s mission, vision, and goals. Goal Two: FCC will assist students toward successful completion of their educational objectives.
Objectives 2.1 The college will implement the Educational Master Plan recommendation to develop and implement a student success plan for the college.
Goal Three: FCC will provide broad access to programs and services.
Objectives 3.1 The college will schedule programs and course offerings to meet learner needs.
3.2 The college will expand educational opportunities by targeting under‐served populations. 3.3 The college will improve access to student support services.
3.4 The college will minimize barriers to access for all learners.
Goal Four: FCC will be a cohesive and supportive environment for its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Objectives 4.1 The college will complete a campus‐wide communications plan designed to improve
communication and collaboration among all constituencies in the campus community. 4.2 The college will promote community‐building activities on the campus.
Goal Five: FCC will partner with educational, business, and other local community organizations. Objectives 5.1 The college will improve existing partnerships with educational, business, and local
community organizations.
5.2 The college will create a plan designed to build new partnerships with educational, business, and local community organizations.
Goal Six: FCC will collaborate with SCCCD to create strategic alignments.
Objectives 6.1 The college will collaborate with SCCCD on program development, implementation, and expansion.
6.2 The college will work with SCCCD to develop a resource allocation model. 6.3 The college will actively collaborate with SCCCD to create a district‐wide plan designed to improve open communication and trust.
S
TATEC
ENTERC
OMMUNITYC
OLLEGED
ISTRICT2008
‐
2012
S
TRATEGICP
LANGoal One: State Center Community College District’s colleges and centers will be the community college learning institution of choice in its service area.
Objectives 1.1 Manage enrollment and increase student retention, persistence, and completion. 1.2 Maintain and improve student processes used in admissions, orientation assessment, and testing to address the needs of a diverse student population.
1.3 Improve student support services throughout the district, including outreach and
recruitment; retention; academic and career‐occupational advising; and co‐curricular, social, and career activities.
Goal Two: The district will promote excellent teaching and learning in all of its colleges and centers, provide them relevant data and support, and celebrate success and improvement. Objectives 2.1 Increase the persistence rate of students.
2.2 Increase the student progress, achievement and completion rates.
2.3 Improve the course completion rates of pre‐collegiate and basic skills of students. 2.4 Provide faculty development opportunities to support excellent teaching and learning. Goal Three: State Center Community College District will develop, integrate, improve, and coordinate its
programs and services to meet the needs of the workplace, providing education and training in English as a Second Language (ESL), basic skills, communication, technological expertise, and specific job‐related competencies.
Objectives 3.1 Support and expand current partnerships, which benefit all stakeholder groups, including both employer and student constituencies.
3.2 Increase the course completion rates for credit and non‐credit career technical programs. 3.3 Increase the number of quality work experience, internship, apprenticeship, job shadowing, and service learning opportunities.
Goal Four: State Center Community College District will engage in an ongoing and integrated planning process to assess effectiveness and efficiency of its operations.
Objectives 4.1 Utilize research and district‐wide communication for fact‐based decision making to ensure quality and innovation.
4.2 Utilize strategic planning and research to ensure that all programs and services meet the needs of our students and other stakeholders.
4.3 Enhance educational processes and operations of SCCCD through the appropriate integration of technology at the colleges/centers and district offices.
Page | 26 Goal Five: State Center will manage its resources to provide maximum opportunity to its students,
employees, and community.
Objectives 5.1 Increase the diversity of the district employees to reflect the demographics in the communities we serve.
5.2 Increase avenues of internal and external funding for scholarships, capital projects, teaching innovations, and identified district needs.
5.3 Improve the safety and maintenance of the educational environment to meet the current and future needs of students, staff and communities it serves, through managed repair and replacement schedules.
5.4 Implement staff development programs for all district employees that address the goals and objectives of the strategic plan.
5.5 Continue to be fiscally solvent, in compliance with Board policy.