SWGTC Information Technology Allocation and Utilization Policy

Information technology resources are essential in the presentation of high quality College courses and programs. Educational programs receive priority. These resources and systems are also essential in the administrative and management functions. Based on Southwest Georgia Technical College’s adherence to the Technical College System of Georgia's state standards, current information technology is present in the curriculum to ensure that the College’s graduates obtain fundamental knowledge and ability to utilize these resources after graduation. Southwest Georgia Technical College endeavors to maintain state of the art information resources. Personnel have been provided to assist with continuous training needs.

Program Advisory Committees provide recommendations as they deem necessary to the faculty and administrative staff.

Purpose
The purpose of the Information Technology Allocation and Utilization Policy is as follows:
   A.  To ensure that computer resource needs of all units are evaluated and
         appropriate recommendations are made to the administration for the
         update and acquisition of information technology resources.
   B.  To ensure that each instructional unit has the necessary computer resources to
         use in the instructional process.
   C.  To ensure that each administrative unit has the necessary computer resources
         needed for operation of the student management data system and
         administrative functions.

Responsibility
The Vice President of Administrative Services has the overall responsibility for ensuring this policy is implemented.