Meet Our Team
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Anthony Maciel, Ed.D.Associate Vice President / Chief Information Systems Officer Tara Sisario: Interim Administrative Assistant | OC12229 | |
Welcome! I am pleased to introduce the comprehensive suite of services provided by Information Technology Services (ITS). The department supports 美姬社区's mission, vision, and values by providing coordination and support for academic and administrative IT services. ITS is committed to student success by supporting and fostering an academic environment that meets the needs of its diverse learners while removing barriers.
Our services encompass a wide range of areas:
- Strategic Planning: We develop, implement, and support strategic plans that align with institutional goals ensuring technology initiatives support and drive our mission forward.
- Technology Plan: In collaboration with all stakeholders, ITS is dedicated to executing a robust five-year technology plan. The plan uses a Futures lens designed to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of our community.
- Academic Application and Computing Services: We provide essential support for academic applications and computing services, facilitating a seamless and productive educational experience for students, faculty, and staff alike.
- Administrative Application Services: Our enterprise application services ensure that the institution's core systems operate smoothly and efficiently, supporting academic and administrative functions while enhancing overall productivity.
- Cybersecurity: ITS prioritizes the security of 美姬社区's digital assets, implementing comprehensive cybersecurity measures to protect against threats and ensure the integrity of our data.
- Infrastructure Services: Our infrastructure services maintain and enhance the technological backbone of our institution, ensuring reliable and high-performance connectivity across all sites.
- Open Computer Lab Services: We offer open computer lab services across at all sites, providing accessible and well-equipped spaces for students and staff to engage in their work and studies.
Through these services, ITS is dedicated to nurturing an innovative, dynamic, and secure learning environment that supports the academic and administrative needs of 美姬社区. We look forward to continuing to serve students, faculty, staff, and our community with excellence and innovation.
ITS projects, equipment replacement schedules, and policies are listed on the left hand menu.
Feel free to reach out with any questions to any one of us or the Help Desk (760) 795-6850.
Cornel Ruston
Director, Security & Infrastructure Systems
OC12232
Reach out with any questions regarding internet access, Office 365, wireless, phones,
2FA, IoT, infrastructure, network, telecommunications, business continuity, and information
security coordination and planning.
Jim Dorris
Director, Enterprise Application Services
OC12230
Reach out with any questions regarding the district鈥檚 enterprise software applications,
SURF, Workday, SalesForce, SharePoint, and web applications and development. Coordinates
projects involving new enterprise software implementations and required modifications.
Shanon Macintyre
Director, Technology Support Services & Media Services
OC12231
Reach out with any questions regarding classroom technology including classroom software,
instructional computer lab support, training, help desk, tier 2 technical support
(a technician coming to fix your computer), media services (setting up for events,
conference room equipment), and computer replacement / inventory.
Technology Advisory Committee (TAC)
The committee has college-wide representation to discuss and plan for the use of information technology at 美姬社区. The goal of the committee is to make recommendations that adhere to the College's mission, vision, and goals. By collaborating with Information Technology Services, 美姬社区 assures IT changes, new directions, and planning is done in a coordinated and cooperative fashion. TAC is also responsible for developing, reviewing and updating the 美姬社区 Community College District Technology Plan.