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CCBC will conduct a thorough assessment of its current use of
information technology and the extent to which technology is used
to support learning-centered activities.
Expected Outcome Priority: Primary
Outcome Action Steps:
3.1.1 To develop a new technology plan that promotes the use of
technology to support a learning-centered college.
3.1.2 To conduct an assessment of the current use of information
technology in support of the development of a learning college.
3.1.3 To develop accurate infrastructure and asset inventories.
3.1.4 To develop instructional technology plans based on current
utilization and program needs.
3.1.5 To conduct continuous assessments to monitor projects and
project outcomes based on completions, future findings and funding.
3.1.6 To implement the findings of the new college technology plan
to promote the use of technology in support of a learning-centered
college.
Completion Date Expected Outcome: June 2001 through June 2003
Notes: Activities to date include the first CCBC Technology Plan
1998-2000 that included a thorough assessment of technology. The
new technology plan will thoroughly assess the technology needs of
a learning college and will occur in this fiscal year.
Implementation of a full assessment and implementation of plan
will continue through June 2003.
CCBC will use information technology to enhance a sense of
community by creating programs that encourage collaboration and
connectivity for students, faculty and staff.
Expected Outcome Priority: Primary
Outcome Action Steps:
3.2.1 To develop a college Intranet to improve management and
communications throughout the college.
3.2.2 To expand the use of Email as a communications tool for the
college.
3.2.3 To expand the operation and functionality of the CCBC
Website.
3.2.4 To implement additional Web modules including Web for
Students, Executives and Faculty.
3.2.5 To evaluate and implement additional Banner web modules.
3.2.6 To expand the number of open labs and access for students to
computers.
Completion Date Expected Outcome: June 2003, partial
implementation of each by June 2001.
Notes: The College has done much in this area to
date: the CCBC Technology Plan 1998 –2000, the implementation of
college Email system, development of a College Website,
establishment of student Email accounts, establishment of staff
and faculty training programs, computers provided for all faculty
and staff, and increased connectivity for all faculty and staff
through new infrastructure project. Future directions include the
expansion of current services.
CCBC will create and expand opportunities for asynchronous
learning through information technology.
Expected Outcome Priority: Primary
Outcome Action Steps:
3.3.1 To publish student and faculty guides for Distance Learning.
3.3.2 To develop a strategy to promote distance and asynchronous
learning infrastructure by outsourcing web technical and faculty
training support.
3.3.3 To explore and implement cooperative agreements for the
delivery of on-line and other forms of asynchronous learning.
3.3.4 To explore, evaluate and implement increased on-line student
support services.
3.3.5 To expand the role of the Internet and on-line materials to
support regular classroom instruction.
3.3.6 To explore expanding the role of CCBC TV in delivering
telecourses.
3.3.7 To expand asynchronous learning offerings each year by 10
percent.
Completion Date Expected Outcome: June 2001 - June 2003
Notes: To date the college has conducted training for faculty in
the Teachers Learning Computers (TLC) and Virtual Academy. It has
also developed over sixty on-line courses and in an active partner
in the Maryland Community College Teleconsortium (MCCT).
CCBC will use information technology to improve and expand its
services to students in such areas as admissions, advising,
financial aid, orientation, registration, assessment, placement
and progressive monitoring.
Expected Outcome Priority: Primary
Outcome Action Steps:
3.4.1 To complete the installation of the telephone registration
module.
3.4.2 To fully implement the Banner Website for Student module for
inquiry and registration.
3.4.3 To streamline on-line fee collection and processing for CCBC
students.
3.4.4 To implement the degree audit module for Banner to improve
student advising.
3.4.5 To expand the functionality of the Banner system through the
establishment of user groups, especially in the student services
modules.
3.4.6 To expand the CCBC Website to provide more student support
services.
Completion Date Expected Outcome: June 2001 - June 2003
Notes: College has installed a comprehensive student and
administrative information system to support student activities
such as admissions, registration, etc. The college has also
implemented other computerized systems for assessment and job
placement. Effort here will be to expand the functionality of the
current systems, expand to other areas using the Web as the focal
point.
CCBC will experiment with technology-enhanced stand-alone options
for learning that can be utilized by students with no assistance
from college staff.
Expected Outcome Priority: Secondary
Outcome Action Steps:
3.5.1 To assess current stand-alone learning and service options
students and staff.
3.5.2 To establish a subcommittee of the Educational Technology
Committee and Professional Staff development Committee to explore
the efficacy of stand-alone learning modules and services.
3.5.3 To implement at least three stand-alone instructional
learning options based on the recommendations of subcommittee
including one for student orientation.
3.5.4 To implement at least two stand-alone staff learning options
based on the recommendations of subcommittee.
3.5.5 To conduct an assessment of the stand-alone learning option.
Completion Date Expected Outcome: June 2001 - June 2003
Notes: The College has used some stand alone interactive learning
programs for program course delivery in credit and continuing
education courses. The focus of this effort will be to review and
evaluate current efforts and to expand learning and service
options.
CCBC will research and determine the effectiveness of information
technology.
Expected Outcome Priority: Primary
Outcome Action Steps:
3.6.1 To survey students and faculty on the effectiveness of
instructional technology as an aid to student learning.
3.6.2 To develop and conduct two outcomes assessment
projects each year that focus on the impact of instructional
technology in the learning process.
3.6.3 To conduct an assessment of the effectiveness of on-line
learning instruction compared to traditional instruction.
3.6.4 To develop questions on instructional technology for a
student faculty evaluation instrument and implement that
instrument.
Completion Date Expected Outcome: June 2002 - June 2003.
Notes: There are current surveys of students that include
information technology-related questions that can be employed as a
baseline.
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