District Technology Committee (DTC)

The purpose of the NOCCCD District Technology Committee (DTC) is to serve in an advisory capacity to faculty, staff and administrators on matters pertaining to instructional, administrative and student services computing, telecommunications, and other technologies. 

The committee will develop and support the strategic technology plan, policies, procedures and standards for the District and colleges. The committee is responsible for researching, planning, and providing technology solutions to meet the needs of the North Orange County Community College District.

DTC Charter             IT Governance Structure

Specifically, DTC serves the following purposes:

1. Develop and recommend District policies, procedures, and standards that:
   a. Address the acquisition and use of technology;
   b. Ensure the security and business continuity of the District's business critical systems;
   c. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
2. Develop and regularly review the District Strategic Technology Plan to ensure that it:
   a. Incorporates leading practices in the District's use of technology;
   b. Supports the success of all students through the development and/or acquisition of instructional and student support technologies, including the delivery of instructional media and online instruction and support;
   c. Aligns with state recommendations and state's allocation of resources;
   d. Aligns with the District's Educational and Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) and the strategic directions and goals contained therein;
   e. Aligns with the work of the colleges' planning/budget committees and/or technology committees;
   f. Addresses licensing responsibility, system and data security, training and education, and project/initiative completion.
3. Promote the use of technology to increase efficiency of District operations, to support teaching, and to enhance student learning.
4. Review technology-related recommendations from the colleges for cost effectiveness and District-wide compatibility.
5. Identify, prioritize, and recommend areas for expansion of technology utilization for the enhancement of instructional programs, student services and the management of the District and colleges.
6. Assess how effectively current technology is being utilized throughout the District and make recommendations for improvement.
7. Advocate for technology resources sufficient to maintain uninterrupted business-critical operations.
8. Advocate for making the use of technology a priority throughout the District for students, faculty and staff where it will improve student success.
9. Provide a structure and process for identifying and evaluating emerging technologies for possible benefit to the District and colleges.
10. Assure bi-directional communication between end users and IT with regard to technology.
11. Establish and oversee technology focus workgroups as needed.
     

Membership

• One faculty from each site – appointed by the Academic/Faculty Senates (3 total)
• One representative from each budget center – appointed by the Presidents and by the Chancellor for District Services (4 total)
  IT managers from all sites – 5 total
• Faculty DE coordinator from each site – 3 total
• Campus budget officers and District Fiscal Rep– 4 total
• One student from each site – appointed by AS or other appropriate body for NOCE (3 total)
• 1 each from Adjunct Faculty United, Confidentials, DMA, and United Faculty - appointed by the named bodies (4 total)
• Site based IT technical leads – appointed by CSEA (4 total)
• 1 VPI rep (rotating) and 1 VPSS rep (rotating) – 2 total
• Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Technology serves the non-voting chair

Standards and Guidelines

• Cloud Solution Security Measure Guidelines
• Computer Equipment Replacement Plan
• Instructional Classroom Standards
• Mobile Computing Guidelines
• New System Acquisition Standards
• Social Media Guidelines
• Website Guidelines
• Policy on Use of Regroup