Purpose of Academic Technology Committee (ATC)

The Academic Technology Committee is a standing committee appointed by the faculty with four primary duties.

  1. To make recommendations regarding improvement, extension, and development of the services and facilities provided to make technologies available for academic use.
  2. To report to the faculty regarding the level of provision of educational technology to the academic community both in absolute terms and in comparative terms relative to other institutions.
  3. To serve as a liaison committee between the faculty, the students, and Information Technology (IT). The committee should also discuss administrative matters pertaining to the provision of suitable technological support of the academic function.
  4. To encourage the use of technology in the classroom by awarding grants to faculty for new software, hardware, applications, and initial licenses used to support teaching and learning.