Publications and Presentations

A national leader in educational technology and research, enhancing the competitive position of our Colleges. 

The Technology & Learning Services functions within the South Orange County Community College District include the following: 

Office of the Vice Chancellor, Technology & Learning Services

• coordinating the development, delivery and review of all educational programs and services offered in the District;
• coordinating technology services for academic and administrative functions;
• coordinating district and college research functions with focus on promotion of student success;
• providing leadership and coordination in enrollment management and distance education programs;
• coordinating programs relationships with colleges, universities, local high schools, and regional occupational programs;
• coordinating workforce preparation programs in cooperation with regional businesses/industry; and
• chair of committees and task forces that address issues including sabbaticals, academic calendar, student information system, district planning, and distance education. 

Institutional Research and Planning

• providing comprehensive data analysis and recommendations in the areas of instruction, student services, administrative services, technology, human resources and business services;
• facilitating the district strategic planning process;
• analyzing research studies on student outcome measures consistent with existing accreditation standards;
• assisting the colleges with data needs and methodologies in conducting program review and institutional effectiveness studies;
• writing grant proposals in support of the growth and development of educational programs; and
• facilitating the development, implementation and coordination of the district’s educational master plan.

Information Technology

• establishing the creative vision and direction for online services, products and programs for strategic use in serving the needs of students, faculty and staff;   
• assuring security, reliability and continuity of all district-wide network infrastructure, computer operations and telecommunications;
• ensuring the accurate and timely analysis, development, implementation and management of management information systems to facilitate decision-making, operational support, program review, research support and analytical study;
• developing repositories of historical data to facilitate reporting requirements; and
• maintaining relationships with students, staff and faculty user communities.