Engage

We inform, educate, and advance knowledge through technology platforms that promote critical thinking, develop communication skills, and create personal engagement.

Goal #3 – Deliver Technology That Enhances Learning And Facilitates The Exploration of Knowledge

3.1   CSUSM engages campus constituents, integrating intuitive technology with customer-centric services, learning tools, and campus involvement.

3.2   CSUSM encourages life-long learning, expanding knowledge, inspiring confidence, and developing proficiencies through training and professional development programs.  

3.3   CSUSM champions the adoption of new technologies, through differentiated learning opportunities and one-to-one guidance.

Goal #4 – Provide Dynamic Virtual And Physical Spaces That Effectively Support The Campus

4.1   CSUSM transforms learning & working environments, exploring technologies that support faculty pedagogy and student learning, provide equal access, and create effective working areas. 

4.2   CSUSM commits to modern technology, balancing fiscal sustainability with priorities for technological currency. 

4.3   CSUSM responds to unique needs, deploying discipline-specific technology in classroom, research, and laboratory spaces.

Strategic Projects

The following list shows the current projects for goals 3 and 4. 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.
• Evaluate LMS - This project is proposing to look at campus needs and common uses and evaluate if the campus should consider shifting to another LMS product suite.
• Faculty Professional Development - series of workshops called Tech Bites and learning Cougar Courses.
• Inspiration Studio Plan  - IITS is investigating opportunities to move forward with AR/VR/Immersive Technology.
• McMahon Upgrades - The McMahon House alterations include adding smart technology throughout the facility. 
• Mini Hubs in the Classrooms strategy - series of workshops called Tech Bites and learning Cougar Courses.
• Technology Refresh Program 18/19 - Refresh appointments will continue through February 2019.

• Completed Projects
  • Accessible 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.
  • Lab/TRP funding strategy - All General Fund faculty and staff will receive four-year scheduled replacement equipment via the Technology Refresh Program (TRP) strategy.
  • Technology Learning Center (IITS OPEN LAB)- Transformation of the Kellogg 2000 Computer Lab into the new Technology Learning Center (TLC).
  • Provost Conference Room A/V - Refresh A/V in Provost's Conference room.
  • Summer Classroom Upgrade Plan 2018 - Develop an upgrade plan for Summer 18 classroom upgrades.
  • Quad Wireless Upgrade - Upgrade wireless network for the Quad to continue to provide high capacity network availability.