About OIT
About OIT
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides leadership and support for technical and instructional systems and services for the College of Education. The department, under the direction of Dr. Sandi Glass, is organized into two units providing information and instructional technology services. The department researches, implements, and evaluates programs, products, and services using standards identified as best practice. The Client Services, Infrastructure, and Standards unit is responsible for systems administration, security, network infrastructure, desktop support, media services, and classroom standards and support. The unit is led by Barry Robinson.
Kristi Leonard leads the Web & Application Development, Instructional Support and Compliance Team. This unit is responsible for web services, application development, software compliance, special projects, student technology fee, and instructional services.
The Office of Information Technology developed a vision, mission, and value statements that guide the strategic and technical planning for the department. Additionally, OIT has led the instructional technology planning for the use of Student Technology Fees. Dr. Glass co-chaired along with Dr. Michael Hannafin, Professor Emeritus and Director of the Learning Performance Support Lab, the College of Education Strategic Technology Planning Committee.
In 2006, members of OIT served on the leadership team preparing for the NCATE accreditation visit and developed the college-wide exhibit for technology. The Communications, Applications, and Compliance Team led the development of the e-exhibit for NCATE and program review.
Team leaders and the Executive Director meet weekly as the OIT Leadership Team. Each week project managers, budget administrators, and unit leaders report status on various projects managed through a Projects Portfolio Model.
Members of OIT serve as leaders and active team members in professional organizations and cross-campus collaborations. These collaborations contributed to the development of new services, reduced redundancy in services, and improved understanding of college-level IT requirements.
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