Connect

We provide technology services that bring together students and their university, support faculty scholarship, and facilitate administrative services.

Goal #5 – Embrace Emerging Technologies to Build Community and Strengthen Collaboration

5.1   CSUSM transcends organizational boundaries, using common platforms and systems that promote campus-wide collaboration.  

5.2   CSUSM expands access to instruction, expanding the use of affordable instructional materials that align with the needs of students who are always connected and always online. 

5.3   CSUSM connects people, enhancing community by facilitating meaningful communication.

Goal #6 – Facilitate Connections That Promote Discovery and Knowledge

6.1   CSUSM strengthens research and scholarship, supporting evolving fields of interest, changing methodologies, and collaboration.

6.2   CSUSM cultivates the exchange of ideas, facilitating dialogue and collaboration through diverse channels of communication.  

6.3   CSUSM unites a digital campus, delivering timely, convenient, and personalized communications that connect the community to relevant information and resources.

Strategic Projects

The following list shows the current projects for goals 5 and 6.  See all projects int the Portfolio Manager.

• #TSP Initiative - Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) – System to track all points of engagement within the university from K-12/Alliance and prospective students, through campus connections, and alumni engagement.  
• #TSP Initiative - Digitalization/Electronic Workflow – CSUSM will use electronic signature tools and strategies to rethink administrative procedures that are native to a digital workforce.
• #TSP Initiative - Mobile App – Continued development of a full featured App that would allow students to perform most common university tasks from their smart phone.
• #TSP Initiative - eOneCard System - Campus ID and retail system with integration to campus food services. 
• #TSP Initiative - Unified Communications System – Deploy targeted and personalized communications systems including personalized web experiences.  
• Ally Providing Accessible Content - Ally guides instructors on how to edit files into more accessible formats.
• Faculty Professional Development - series of workshops called Tech Bites and learning Cougar Courses.
• IITS Communications Strategy - Impl. 2018-19 - Increase IITS communications using the IITS website, the Portfolio Manager application, technology spotlights and IT Service Catalog.  
• McMahon Upgrades - The McMahon House alterations include adding smart technology throughout the facility. 

• Completed Projects
  • Accessibility Technology Initiative (ATI) Report - complete the ATI Annual Report and associated analysis.
  • Adobe Creative Cloud for Students - Adobe Creative Cloud is available for Staff & Faculty, and will now be available for students.
  • IITS Communications Strategy - Create the IITS Communications Strategy.
  • IT Strategic Plan Document - Create and start to implement the CSUSM IT Strategic Plan.
  • Kellogg Video Wall - The Library Video Wall will provide information, influence participation and inspire students as they enter the Technology Learning Center.
  • Mobile App Redesign - IITS and Office of Communications are working together to redesign the campus mobile app to better meet the needs of current students for the Fall 2018 term.
  • MyCSUSM GreyHeller PeopleMobile - GreyHeller PeopleMobile implementation for student self-service.