A strategy for a technological future

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Technology-Directions.jpg” caption=”Technology Directions banner”]Moving students out of line to online, eliminating boundaries and taking technology risks are some of the goals of a new technology strategy for McMaster.

A draft McMaster University Technology Strategy is currently being circulated for review and comments.

“This is the first University technology strategy and marks great new beginnings,” says Debbie Barrett, chief information officer for McMaster. “It supports the University's strategy, Refining Directions, and will allow us to transform the landscape at McMaster to achieve international distinction for creativity, innovation and excellence' enabled by technology.”

Barrett invites individuals, “to become an ambassador for implementing the strategy and to accept the challenge of working together across faculties and departments to advance the agenda one project at a time.”

The document can be viewed online at http://www.mcmaster.ca/cio/UTSOct04.pdf.

Comments can be sent to cio@mcmaster.ca by Nov. 24, 2004 so that they may be considered before making a recommendation to the University Planning Committee.

The strategy was developed in collaboration with several members of the McMaster community. The process to develop the document was “made at McMaster” and reflects extensive consultation with faculty, staff and students, says Barrett, adding participants in the process conveyed a willingness to embrace change and a strong recognition of technology to McMaster.

Four themes are woven throughout the document:

Work together as one University;

Create a University without boundaries;

Enhance the student experience from “in line to on-line” and provide individual personal service and support; and

Transform the technology model to client-centric service delivery anytime, anywhere service and support that meets and anticipates your needs

“The strategy sets a direction for a technology future that will enable the bold promise of Refining Directions, address technology risk, meet today's needs and position McMaster for the future,” says Barrett. “Much foundation work needs to be done and consequently the strategy reflects both “catching up” and going forward.”

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Technology-Directions.jpg" caption="Technology Directions banner"]Moving students out of line to online, eliminating boundaries and taking technology risks are some of the goals of a new technology strategy for McMaster.<p><br />
<br />
A draft <i>McMaster University Technology Strategy</i> is currently being circulated for review and comments. <p><br />
<br />
"This is the first University technology strategy and marks great new beginnings," says Debbie Barrett, chief information officer for McMaster. "It supports the University&#039;s strategy, <i>Refining Directions</i>, and will allow us to transform the landscape at McMaster to achieve international distinction for creativity, innovation and excellence&#039; enabled by technology."<p><br />
<br />
Barrett invites individuals, "to become an ambassador for implementing the strategy and to accept the challenge of working together across faculties and departments to advance the agenda one project at a time." <p><br />
<br />
The document can be viewed online at <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/cio/UTSOct04.pdf">http://www.mcmaster.ca/cio/UTSOct04.pdf</a>.<p><br />
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Comments can be sent to <a href="mailto:cio@mcmaster.ca">cio@mcmaster.ca</a> by Nov. 24, 2004 so that they may be considered before making a recommendation to the University Planning Committee.<p><br />
<br />
The strategy was developed in collaboration with several members of the McMaster community. The process to develop the document was "made at McMaster" and reflects extensive consultation with faculty, staff and students, says Barrett, adding participants in the process conveyed a willingness to embrace change and a strong recognition of technology to McMaster. <p><br />
<br />
Four themes are woven throughout the document:<ul><br />
<br />
<li>Work together as one University;</li><br />
<li>Create a University without boundaries;</li><br />
<li>Enhance the student experience from "in line to on-line" and provide individual personal service and support; and</li><br />
<li>Transform the technology model to client-centric service delivery  anytime, anywhere service and support that meets and anticipates your needs</li></ul><br />
<br />
"The strategy sets a direction for a technology future that will enable the bold promise of <i>Refining Directions</i>, address technology risk, meet today&#039;s needs and position McMaster for the future," says Barrett. "Much foundation work needs to be done and consequently the strategy reflects both "catching up" and going forward."

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